How to Use GTrack to Rank Your Local Business on Google

If you're a local business owner, you already know that ranking higher on Google Maps means more visibility, more traffic, and more customers. But how do you know where you stand — and more importantly, how to improve?

That’s where GTrack – the Google Maps Rank Tracker comes in.

With GTrack, you can track exactly where your business shows up in Google Maps search results across any geographic area, monitor changes over time, spy on competitors, and get alerts when they make a move.

📍 Whether you're a bakery, law firm, salon, or home service provider — GTrack helps you dominate local search and stay ahead of your competition.

🚀 Why Use GTrack?

• Know Your Local Rankings: See exactly where your business appears on Google Maps for any keyword.
• Visual Heatmaps: GTrack scans a geographic grid around your location so you can visualize where you're strong — and where you need improvement.
• Track Performance Over Time: Compare scans from week to week or month to month.
• Monitor Competitors: Get alerts when your rivals change their business name, add photos, post offers, or update their Google Business Profile.
• Automate Everything: Schedule scans to run daily, weekly, or monthly — no manual checking needed.

📈 The more accurate your local insights, the better you can optimize your Google Business Profile and local SEO.

🎯 How to Get Started with GTrack

To help you master every part of your Google Maps ranking strategy, we've created 6 step-by-step tutorials that walk you through all GTrack’s features. Whether you're a local business owner or a digital agency, this roadmap is your key to dominating local search.

🔍 1. New Scan & View Scan Results

Learn how to run your first scan with GTrack:

1. Search for your business by typing your Business name and selecting it from the results. (Service Area Businesses (SABs) are also supported. GTrack can find businesses that don’t display a public address on Google Maps.)
2. Choose the keyword(s) you want to rank for, then press Enter.

Not sure which keywords to track? Let GTrack help!

The AI Keyword Suggestions feature generates up to 20 recommended keywords based on your selected business.

• Click the blue star icon next to the keyword input field when setting up a new scan.
• Select up to 5 keywords from the AI-generated list.
• Quickly discover keyword ideas that can improve your local SEO strategy.

3. Select a grid size and distance unit to define the area you want to track rankings in

🗺️ You'll get a detailed map with color-coded pins showing your Google Maps ranking in each scanned area.

💡 Pro Tip:

• Use a 9x9 grid with 1 km spacing for the most accurate hyperlocal ranking overview.

• Combine manual keyword input with AI suggestions to cover both your target terms and new opportunities you may not have thought of.

📂 2. My Scans & Comparison Reports

Everything you’ve scanned is saved in the My Scans dashboard. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to:

• View all completed and scheduled scans
• Access individual scan results
• Use the Comparison Report to analyze performance over time or compare against other businesses

📊 Ideal for identifying trends and ranking changes in different locations.

⏰ 3. Scheduled Scans Tutorial

Want to automate your scans? This guide teaches you how to:

• Set up recurring scans (Daily, Weekly, Monthly)
• Choose custom scan times
• Monitor changes over time without manual input

📧 Optional: Turn on email notifications to be alerted every time a scan completes.

Great for agencies or busy business owners who need consistent data.

📊 4. Generate Rankings Report from Scheduled Scans

Once your scheduled scans have data, turn them into clear, downloadable Rankings Reports:

• Filter by time range (Last 7 days, 28 days, 3 months, Custom Range, etc.)
• View average ranking performance by keyword and location
• Export to CSV for reporting or deeper analysis

📁 Perfect for agencies or businesses that want to track long-term improvements.

🔔 5. Track Competitors Tutorial

Monitor your rivals like a pro. With this feature, GTrack will automatically alert you when competitors:

• Change their business name or main category
• Add or remove photos and posts
• Receive new reviews or rating changes

📩 Alerts arrive by email and in-app.

📊 Dive into analytics to spot trends and shifts in their local strategy.

💡 Use this intel to outmaneuver your competition before they climb the rankings.

🚀 Ready to Rank Higher on Google Maps?

Whether you’re tracking one business or managing dozens, GTrack gives you the insights, automation, and competitor data to dominate local SEO.

Start scanning, compare results, schedule weekly checks, and monitor your competitors — all in one place.

👉 Explore the tutorials above and start climbing the local map pack today.

🧠 How Should You Set the Grid Size & Distance Between Pins?

Choosing the right grid size helps you get accurate and meaningful local SEO data for your Google Maps rankings.

Every scan uses a grid of pins (like 3x3, 7x7, or 13x13) around your business to measure how your Google Business Profile ranks in each spot. A larger grid gives you a broader overview. A smaller grid gives you hyperlocal precision.

💡 Tips for Choosing Grid Size & Distance Between Pins:

When setting up a scan, you can choose how far apart each pin should be on the map.

This setting affects how detailed and broad your Google Maps ranking data will be.

Use shorter distances for hyperlocal businesses like salons, cafes, or shops.

Use longer distances for regional or city-wide services like movers, attorneys, or chains.

• A 3x3 or 5x5 grid is perfect when you're targeting foot traffic in a small radius — like inside a town center or a neighborhood.
• A 9x9 grid is the most popular for general local SEO — it balances data detail with credit efficiency.
• Go for 13x13 when you want to analyze your influence across a whole city or region.

📌 How It Works

• Grid size refers to the number of ranking points checked.

For example, a 9x9 grid scans 81 locations around your business.

• Distance between pins defines how far apart those points are.

You can choose from distances like 1 km, 2.5 km, or 5 km, depending on how large an area you want to cover.

• The center pin is your business location.

All other pins are evenly spaced around it, creating a full scan zone.

🔍 Visual Example:

If you set up a 9x9 grid with 1 km spacing:

• GTrack will scan your rankings at 81 points.
• Each point is 1 km from the next.
• Your visibility is mapped across an area of approx. 8 km x 8 km, centered on your business.

💡 Use smaller distances for dense, urban areas — and wider distances for covering rural or city-wide zones.

🔍 Which Grid and Distance Should You Use?

Choosing the right grid size is key to collecting meaningful local ranking data. Here's how to decide:

• Local Storefront or Office (e.g., bakery, salon)

→ Use 9x9 with 0.5–1 km spacing

Perfect for seeing how far your business ranks in your immediate neighborhood.

• Service-Based Business Across a City (e.g., plumber, attorney)

→ Try 11x11 with 1–2 km spacing

Ideal for tracking performance across different districts or zip codes.

• Franchise, Chain, or Regional Business

→ Use the maximum grid: 13x13 with 2–5 km spacing

Great for broad visibility checks across multiple towns or larger cities.

💡 Pro Tip:

• A larger grid provides a broad overview — great for strategic planning.
• A smaller grid gives you hyperlocal insight — perfect for tracking near your main address and identifying nearby ranking gaps.

🎯 Pro Tip: Start with 9x9 at 1 km for a balanced scan — and adjust as needed based on your business size and goals.

📈 Want to see real examples?

Check our tutorial: New Scan & View Scan Results

📈 Take Action Now

If you're serious about improving your local SEO, getting more visibility on Google Maps, and outperforming your competitors, then GTrack is the tool you've been waiting for.

Whether you're a small business owner, marketer, or agency — GTrack gives you the clarity and control to dominate your local market.

🚀 Why GTrack?

• ✅ Track your rankings across any area — from your neighborhood to an entire city
• 📍 See where you're visible and where you're missing out
• 🔁 Automate your scans so you never miss a change in your rankings
• 📊 Monitor competitors to discover how they’re improving their visibility and performance on Google Maps
• 📈 Generate reports for clients or internal teams — fast, visual, and data-rich
• 🔔 Get alerts the moment your competitors make a move

💡 It’s not just about ranking — it’s about winning trust, getting clicks, and growing your revenue through strategic local presence.

🛠️ Start now by following the New Scan & View Results Tutorial

and scan your business from multiple locations to see exactly where you rank — and where you need to improve.

📌 Don’t leave your local SEO to chance. Track it. Map it. Own it. With GTrack.

💡 Final Tip:

Maximize your local SEO impact by combining Scheduled Scans, Competitor Tracking, and Ranking Reports.

This powerful trio gives you ongoing insights, reveals ranking shifts, and helps you stay ahead — all with minimal effort.

Let GTrack do the heavy lifting while you focus on growing your business.

Updated on: 16/09/2025