Want to rank higher on Google Maps? There are a number of different factors you will need to take a look into. Location has never been this significant for your SEO. You would want to be the number 1 option in your area when it comes to your services.
So let’s take a look at the different ranking factors for Google Maps.
Ensure your Google My Business Page is verified
You have to be on Google My Business. But its easier said than done. Google requires a complete business profile with proper citation before they send a verification code to your business. On The Map does not only give you the citation, but they also offer to prepare your profile before you send a verification attempt. They are the only local business directory to offer those services.
Optimize the homepage of your website
After optimizing your Google My Business profile, you will also need to make sure your homepage is optimized as well. Your homepage basically be the landing page of your Google Maps profile. The site associated with your Google Maps is going to have a direct impact on the ranking in the local search engine results. BUT what if you don’t have a website? Good thing your On The Map profile is more than enough to be your website and serve as your landing page.