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Heatmap rank tracking

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  • Keyword-specific geo-grids
  • Competitor rank comparison
  • Saved PDF reports

Live geo-grid comparison

Roof repair · selected service area

25 search points Top 3 4–6 7+
Earlier Google Maps ranking heatmap with weaker observed local positions across the selected gridAfterBefore

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Comparing both

Local ranking heatmaps. Drag or tap the image, or focus the comparison and use the arrow, Home, End, Page Up, and Page Down keys.

Each pin shows where your business ranks on Google Maps at that spot. Compare scans to see where visibility improves or drops.

Why it matters

What heatmap rank tracking changes for the business.

See the task it handles, the controls available, and how completed activity stays visible.

  • A single average can hide strong and weak search zones only a few blocks apart.
  • Each keyword keeps its own location, market, grid, and scan settings so every comparison stays clear.
  • See which local competitors ranked above or below your business for the selected keyword at the time of the scan.

Workflow

A practical workflow for heatmap rank tracking.

Set the inputs, review the work, and keep the finished activity visible.

Configure the scan

Select the connected location, keyword, grid size, and storefront or service-area center that should anchor the search points.

Inspect every coordinate

Review numbered, color-coded ranking points, coverage differences, average position, and nearby service providers found during the scan.

Compare and report

Compare earlier and newer scans for the same market, create a map-based PDF, and reopen saved reports later.

Rank tracking and reports

The right evidence for every local SEO question.

Keep geographic rankings, market research, profile quality, and completed work clear. Each report has its own inputs, calculations, and export.

Heatmap scans and PDFs

Measure one keyword across your service area, compare scans, and share the ranking evidence.

  • Location, keyword, grid size, and storefront or service-area center
  • Numbered ranking pins, strong and weak coverage, and average observed rank
  • Earlier and current scans, heatmap image, and providers ranked above or below you
  • Local recommendations, downloadable PDFs, and saved scan and report history

Competitor Intelligence PDFs

Research a category or service separately from the competitors observed in a heatmap scan.

  • Analyzed business and address, selected category or service
  • Filtered nearby businesses, addresses, and geographic placement
  • Duplicate cleanup, service relevance, and associated keywords
  • Separate search history, saved competitor reports, and PDF downloads

GBP Audit PDFs

Inspect six profile checks and save a focused improvement checklist.

  • Primary category, hours, phone, and website checks
  • Photo count and review-response activity
  • Score out of 60, calculated percentage, and passed or failed checks
  • Generated date, prioritized checklist, and print or save as PDF

Activity Report PDFs

Document completed work for the selected location and date range.

  • Check-in photos, published Google posts, and reviews receiving owner responses
  • All, Photos, Reviews, or Posts section selection
  • Explicit location and date-range filtering
  • Activity-only PDF; heatmap, competitor, and audit reports stay separate

FAQ

Common questions about heatmap rank tracking.

How is the heatmap different from the rank number in other tools?
A heatmap shows observed positions at many points across the selected service area. It can reveal that the business appears strongly near one part of the market and drops farther away, while the average remains only a supporting summary.
Can I track more than one keyword?
Yes. Core services, nearby-intent searches, and city or neighborhood phrases can each use their own scan so the keyword-specific geography remains clear.
What competitor information is included?
A heatmap scan shows nearby service providers found for the selected keyword, including which providers ranked above or below your business, their observed positions, and their addresses. The separate Competitor Intelligence workflow provides broader category or service research.
Does a scan comparison prove what caused a ranking change?
No. Proximity, competition, profile quality, market conditions, and other Google signals can affect results. The comparison shows how observed positions changed over time without assigning the change to one action.
Is there one PDF containing every report type?
No. Heatmap, Competitor Intelligence, GBP Audit, and Activity reports are separate systems. The Activity PDF can combine photos, posts, and responded reviews, but it does not include heatmaps, competitor intelligence, or the GBP Audit.
Can I reopen previous heatmap reports?
Yes. Save a PDF for the selected location, keyword, and geographic scan, then reopen previous heatmap reports from history. Competitor research has its own saved reports and download access.

Related capabilities

Connect heatmap rank tracking with the rest of the platform.

Competitor research

Find local visibility and service opportunities

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Reporting

Separate activity, performance, heatmap, competitor, and audit proof

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Automated posts

Keep your profile active with scheduled local content

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