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Frequently Asked Questions

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RankLocally is an all-in-one local SEO and Google Maps ranking platform designed to help small businesses get found, earn more reviews, and dominate their local market. Our software analyzes your Google Business Profile, identifies what’s holding you back, and gives you step-by-step recommendations to improve visibility, rank higher in the local 3-pack, and attract more customers.

 

In addition to our software, RankLocally also offers high-conversion review rate cards—physical cards your customers can tap or scan with their phone to go directly to your Google review page. These cards remove friction, making it incredibly easy for customers to leave a review in seconds, resulting in more reviews, higher star ratings, and stronger local trust signals.

 

RankLocally handles the digital optimization while our review cards help you generate a steady flow of real reviews—giving your business the complete system needed to grow consistently on Google.

Most businesses begin seeing measurable improvements within 30–60 days, depending on competition, industry, and consistency in following the optimization steps. Some see results even faster if their listings already have a solid foundation. Local SEO is momentum-based—your growth compounds over time.

Not at all. RankLocally is designed for beginners, small business owners, and busy teams who want clear steps without the technical jargon. Everything is point-and-click, with tutorials and guided recommendations built directly into the platform.

Absolutely. RankLocally is built to help businesses at any stage, including brand-new companies with little to no online presence. Our platform gives you the foundational tools you need to start ranking—such as optimizing your Google Business Profile, identifying the right keywords, and improving your local visibility from day one. Plus, our tap-or-scan review rate cards make it incredibly easy to start collecting real customer reviews quickly, helping you build trust, authority, and momentum even if you’re starting from zero. Whether you’re brand new or rebuilding, RankLocally gives you everything you need to grow.

Yes. Everything we do follows Google’s guidelines. We don’t manipulate or falsify rankings — we focus on real optimization, real customer engagement, and real improvements that Google rewards.

Yes. While RankLocally is primarily focused on boosting your Google Maps and local 3-pack visibility, the platform also provides insights that directly strengthen your website’s SEO. You’ll get recommendations on improving on-page elements like titles, headings, local keywords, and trust signals—each designed to help your site rank higher for local searches. By combining website optimization with your Google Business Profile improvements, RankLocally helps you build a powerful, unified local presence that drives more clicks, calls, and customers.

Yes! RankLocally supports single-location businesses, franchises, and multi-location groups. You can manage everything inside one dashboard.

For many local businesses — yes. RankLocally gives you agency-level tools without the agency price. However, some businesses use RankLocally alongside a marketer or internal team for even stronger results.

Any business that depends on local customers, including: Dentists, chiropractors, lawyers, roofers, restaurants, realtors, auto services, home services, medical spas, contractors, cleaning companies, and more. If people search for you “near me,” RankLocally works for you.

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