SEO10 Feb 2024 · 5 min read

Google Maps Ranking Factors for Local Businesses in 2024

The three pillars of Google Maps ranking — relevance, distance, and prominence — and how to optimise each one.

Crearelabs Team
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Google Maps uses three core factors to rank local businesses: relevance, distance, and prominence.

Relevance

How well does your business match the search query? This is influenced by your business category, GBP description, and the keywords in your reviews.

Distance

How close is your business to the searcher? You can expand your relevance radius by targeting location-specific keywords.

Prominence

How well-known is your business? This is determined by your review count and rating, photos, and overall online presence.

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