The 3 ranking factors
- Relevance: your primary category, services, description and the words in your reviews
- Distance: how far the searcher is from your business (you can't change this)
- Prominence: number of reviews, rating, how recent they are, plus mentions and links across the web
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How many reviews do you need?
100 reviews behind. Level in about 20 weeks.
Step-by-step checklist
- 1
Pick the right primary category
It is one of the strongest signals. Choose the one that matches what you mainly do, then add only accurate secondary categories.
- 2
Fill every field
Hours, phone, website, services, products, description and attributes. Empty fields are missed chances.
- 3
Add real photos often
Shop front, inside, team, products and work. Fresh photos keep your profile active.
- 4
Post weekly
Use Google Business Profile posts for offers, new items and updates.
- 5
Get steady, genuine reviews
Ask every customer and make it easy with a QR code and WhatsApp link. Growaun helps customers write clear reviews that mention the services they used.
- 6
Reply to every review
Personal replies show activity and care.
- 7
Keep your name, address and phone the same everywhere
Your website, Instagram, Facebook, JustDial and other listings should match your Business Profile exactly.
- 8
Mention your city on your website
Use your area and city naturally on your website and add a map embed.
Mistakes that hurt ranking
- Adding keywords to your business name (can get your profile suspended)
- Fake or bought reviews, or rewards for reviews
- Wrong or changing address and phone details
- Ignoring negative reviews
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How long does it take to rank on Google Maps?
With a complete profile and steady reviews, many local businesses see better positions in 2 to 8 weeks, depending on competition in their area.
Do keywords in reviews help?
Reviews that naturally mention your services (like "haircut" or "biryani") help Google understand what you offer. Don't script customers; Growaun only uses the services the customer actually rated.
Should I add my city to my business name?
No. Use your real business name only. Adding keywords or city names to the name is against Google's guidelines.