Business and profile
Identify the exact location and public profile. Businesses with similar names should not be treated as the same entity.
Local grid ranking tool
Compare local visibility with the same keyword, area, and method
Define the business, search term, map center, radius, grid, checked time, and competitors before reading the result. Reuse the same settings when you recheck so the comparison stays meaningful.
- Illustrative preview, not live ranking data
- Like-for-like comparison method
- No traffic or revenue guarantee
Illustrative previewLocal visibility check
Not live dataBusinessAtlas Dental · Tempe
Keyworddentist near me
Map centerDowntown Tempe
Radius2 miles
Grid5 × 5 points
CheckedSep 24 · 10:00 AM MST
Observed position at each sample point
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Example values show how the interface is organized. They are not a LocalCMO customer result, current search result, or performance claim.
Competitor set and query settings must be saved with the check
Required inputs
A grid is useful only when the setup is clear
Keep the inputs beside the result so a teammate can understand what was checked and reproduce the comparison later.
Keyword and language
Record the complete query and language. A small change in service intent can produce a different result set.
Area and sample points
Save the center, radius, grid size, and point spacing. A larger area does not mean a directly comparable check.
Date, time, and time zone
Local results can change. Keep the observation time visible and avoid presenting one snapshot as a permanent rank.
Observed competitors
Record the businesses that appear at the sample points and the rules used to include or exclude them.
Comparison baseline
Preserve the full setup for the next check. If the method changes, label it as a new baseline instead of a trend.
Comparison method
Recheck the same market question, not a different one
Local ranking observations are easiest to interpret when the business, query, geography, timing, and comparison rules stay visible.
Fix the exact location
Record the business name, profile, map center, and location identifier used for the check.
Use the same keyword
Keep spelling, service intent, and language consistent so two checks answer the same question.
Keep the same grid
Use the same center, radius, grid size, and sample points when comparing one period with another.
Record date and time
Local results can change. Save the checked date, time, and time zone beside every grid.
Preserve the comparison set
Record the businesses observed at each point instead of changing competitors to improve the story.
Compare like for like
A position change is an observation, not proof that one action caused more visits, calls, bookings, or revenue.
Read the result carefully
Turn the grid into questions worth investigating
A grid can show where another business appears more often or where your location is not found in the observed results. It cannot explain the cause by itself.
Look for a stable pattern
Check whether the same area remains weaker across comparable runs instead of reacting to one point.
Inspect customer-visible facts
Review profile categories, services, hours, website content, reviews, and listing accuracy without assuming one factor caused the pattern.
Choose one reviewable action
Prepare the smallest relevant change, keep the evidence attached, and ask for approval before updating a public profile.
Run a like-for-like recheck
Use the saved baseline and state clearly when external conditions or setup changes limit the comparison.
Questions and limits
Local grid ranking tool FAQ
The grid is an observation of local search visibility, not a promise of position, traffic, or business results.
What is a local grid ranking tool?
A local grid ranking tool checks one local search keyword from a defined set of map points around a business. The result shows how the observed position can vary across the selected area.
Why can rankings differ across the grid?
Local results can vary with the search point, relevance, distance, prominence, competition, profile information, time, and other search-system signals.
How should two grid checks be compared?
Use the same business, keyword, language, map center, radius, grid size, sample points, and competitor rules. Record the date and time for both checks.
Does a grid position predict calls or revenue?
No. A grid records observed local visibility for a query and area. It does not prove impressions, visits, calls, bookings, sales, or revenue.
Is the grid shown on this page live?
No. The interface is clearly labeled as an illustrative preview. A real check requires a connected data source and recorded query settings.
Track a real baseline
Use the full local SEO rank tracker for repeatable checks
Keep the keyword, map area, grid, time, competitors, and comparison rules attached to every run.