4 Oct 2026
How to Rank Higher on Google Maps: What Google Actually Looks At
Google says local rankings come down to relevance, distance and prominence. You can’t change distance. Here’s what you can do about the other two.

Co-Founder, ShiftDeploy
Samiullah is a co-founder of ShiftDeploy. He works with clinics, trades and local service businesses on getting found on Google, earning more reviews and turning more enquiries into booked work.