/ SEO
How do I rank in the Google map pack?
Relevance, distance and prominence. You control relevance and prominence: categories, content, reviews and citations.
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The short version
The map pack is three results. Getting into it is often worth more than any organic position.
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What actually matters
- • Pick the most specific primary category available.
- • Add every relevant service to your profile's services list.
- • Post photos monthly — active profiles perform better.
- • Ask for reviews that mention the service and the town naturally.
- • Build citations on UK directories with identical NAP details.
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The bit most people get wrong
Keyword-stuffing your business name works until it gets reported and suspended. Don't risk the profile that generates your calls.
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What to do next
Compare your profile against the three currently ranking. Match their category, then beat them on reviews and photos.
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Where RIOT fits in
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/ FAQs
Common questions
Do GBP posts help rankings?
Marginally — they help conversions more.
Can I rank in a town I don't have an address in?
Harder, but service-area pages plus links can do it.
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