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How to Rank Higher in Google Maps: What Actually Moves Contractors Up
Google ranks local businesses on relevance, distance and prominence. Here's what each one means for a contractor, what you can control, and a monthly routine to climb the map results.
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TL;DR
- Google says local results are based mainly on relevance, distance and prominence.
- You can't change distance, so win on the other two: a complete, accurate profile and a business people talk about.
- Reviews, real photos, a strong website and mentions around your town all build prominence over time.
- Map rankings change by searcher location, so check from where your customers actually are.
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