Google Maps Rank Tracker | How to Share a Single Scan Report

Easily share your Scan results with your team, clients, or collaborators using GTrack’s Share Scan feature. This allows others to view scan results even if they don’t have a GTrack account.

✅ Step 1: Go to My Scans

From the GTrack dashboard sidebar, click on My Scans to see your list of all completed scans.

📤 Step 2: Click the View Details

In your scan list, find the scan you want to share and click the View Details button under the Actions column.

🔗 Step 3: Click the Share Results

Once you're on the scan map view, click the Share Results button located in the top-right corner.

⚙️Step 4: A popup will confirm: Link Copied!

This link is now on your clipboard and ready to paste anywhere — chat, email, browser, etc.

🗺️ Step 5: Explore the Interactive

Map View

After the link is opened, users will land on the Map View tab.

This interactive grid allows you to visually inspect how the business ranks in Google Maps across various local points on the map.

• Each pin on the grid represents a specific geo-location where a search for your keyword was simulated.
• The number inside each pin shows your business's ranking position at that location.

📊 Ranking Distribution:

In the bottom-left of the map, you'll see a summary of your scan results including:

• Average Ranking: The mean position across all scanned points
• Keyword Scanned: The search term used
• Grid Configuration: Example – 9x9, 1.0 km, zoom level 13z
• A pie chart with the ranking breakdown: How many points are in each ranking range, share of top rankings vs poor/no rankings

Click Any Pin for Live Competitor Results

You can click on any map pin to view the actual Google local results for that spot.

This opens a real-time panel that shows:

• Your business and where it ranks at that location
• Nearby competitors, their names, addresses, star ratings, and number of reviews
• Direct links to Google Maps

Comparison View Tab

Switch to the Comparison View tab to compare your business rankings against nearby competitors on the same map.

This view gives you a detailed, side-by-side look at how every business in the scan performs in each grid location.

View All Ranked Businesses

The left panel shows a full list of businesses detected in the scan.

Each one displays:

• Their average rank across the grid
• Their best ranking position
• How many times they appeared in the Top 20
• Their visibility percentage across the grid
• Their review rating and total review count

You can click on any business in the list to highlight their rankings across the map.

Example: Exploring a Competitor

When you select a competitor from the list, the map updates to show their exact rankings across the grid.

You’ll also see updated statistics, such as:

• Their average rank and distribution of top positions
• Areas where they have no visibility
• A donut chart showing visibility distribution (High, Medium, Low)

This makes it easy to evaluate how strong a competitor is across your shared service area - and where they are weaker or stronger than you.

By comparing rankings visually and numerically, you can quickly identify who your biggest competitors are and which zones you still dominate.

Scan Analysis Tab

The Scan Analysis tab provides an executive summary and deeper insights into your business performance compared to competitors.

Executive Summary

At the top, you’ll see a snapshot of key stats:

• Average Ranking – your average rank across all grid points
• Rating Comparison – your reviews vs competitors
• Grid Coverage – total scan area and grid size

Competitive Ranking Distribution

See how your competitors are distributed:

• Number of businesses with addresses, websites, or social media links
• Total coverage within the scanned grid
• Insights into market leadership, categories, and ranking volatility
• Total Reviews - how many reviews your business has

Performance Matrix

Compare all competitors side by side:

• Average rank
• Appearances in grid points
• Top 3% presence
• Ratings and total reviews

Category Analysis

Break down rankings by business category:

• Average rank, rating, and market share for each category
• Top competitors in each category (e.g., bakery, coffee shop, restaurant)
• Helps identify which categories are most competitive in your area

Top Competitors Tab

The Top Competitors tab highlights the strongest businesses in your area and gives you a breakdown of their strengths.

Competitor Overview

At the top, you’ll see:

• Total competitors analyzed
• Average competitor rating
• How many have websites and phone numbers

Appearance Frequency

Visualize how often competitors appear across the scanned grid.

You can switch between Bar and Pie chart views.

Detailed Competitor Breakdown

See a table with each competitor’s:

• Appearance frequency
• Average ranking
• Reviews and ratings
• Top 3 and Top 10 presence
• Contact details (website, phone number)

Key Competitive Insights

This section gives you quick, actionable insights:

• Who your strongest competitor is
• Which competitors have the highest ratings
• How many consistently rank in the Top 5

Top Competitor Tab

Competitor Report Overview

The Competitor Report gives you a full breakdown of how your top competitors are performing across the grid.

This report helps you understand who your strongest rivals are, what factors contribute to their visibility, and where your business stands in comparison.

Competitor Summary

At the top, you’ll see a summary of key competitor stats:

• Total Competitors included in the analysis
• Average Rating across all competitors
• How many competitors have websites
• How many competitors have phone numbers

Key Competitive Insights

This section highlights the most important takeaways from the analysis, such as:

• Your strongest competitor by visibility
• The percentage of competitors with websites or phone numbers
• The most common business categories
• Which competitor has the highest review volume
• How many consistently rank in the Top 5 positions

Appearance Frequency

The report shows how often each competitor appears across the scanned grid.

You can view this as a bar chart or pie chart, making it easy to spot dominant businesses.

Detailed Competitor Breakdown

Finally, you’ll see a competitor-by-competitor breakdown with:

• Ranking frequency
• Average ranking
• Ratings and reviews
• Top 3 and Top 10 presence
• Contact information such as website or phone number

📌 Use this Competitor Report to spot market leaders, identify category trends, and evaluate where your business needs to improve to stay competitive.

📤 You can Export the Scan Analysis as: PDF

These exports make it easy to share your insights with clients, teams, or store them for future analysis.

Updated on: 22/09/2025