TRACK · LOCAL SEO RANK GRIDS
Local SEO rank grids that show where you appear on the map.
Check Google Maps rankings at points around a business, on a 3×3 or 5×5 grid with the spacing you choose. See average rank, top-3 coverage and the result at each point instead of one location standing in for the area.
- 3×3 or 5×5 grids
- Spacing you choose
- Result at every point
- Top 39 of 25 pointsAround the shop and CBD
- 4–1011 of 25 pointsWestlands and Upper Hill
- 11–203 of 25 pointsSouth C
- Not found2 of 25 pointsKilimani edge
3×3 · 5×5
grid sizes, 9 or 25 points
Spacing
distance between points in km
Top-3
share of points where you rank top 3
History
compare checks over time
INSIDE THE PRODUCT
Local visibility, mapped across the area you serve.
A business can rank first at its door and be invisible a kilometre away. The grid shows both.
Grid
See your rank at every point around the business
Choose the business, keywords, grid size and spacing, then view the Google Maps result at each point on a map.
- 3×3 or 5×5 grid
- Spacing in kilometres
- Ranking map on a Google Maps basemap
| Keyword | Avg. rank | Top-3 coverage |
|---|---|---|
| phone repair | 5.2 | 36% |
| screen replacement | 7.8 | 20% |
| phone shop near me | 3.4 | 52% |
| iphone repair nairobi | 9.1 | 12% |
Coverage
Measure top-3 coverage, not just one rank
Average rank and top-3 coverage summarise the grid, so you can see whether visibility is improving across the whole area.
- Average rank across points
- Top-3 coverage
- Points found and not found
History
Track local visibility over time
Keep checking the same grid and keywords, and compare results from one check to the next.
- Latest and previous checks
- Per-keyword history
- Manage tracked keywords
Find the listing
Start from the right business listing
Search Google Maps for the business and confirm the listing before you track it, so the grid follows the place customers actually see.
- Search by business name and area
- Confirm the exact listing
- Small credit cost to find it
- MatchYour Store Westlands
- NearbyYour Store CBD
- OtherPhone A CentreElectronics store
- OtherShop C KilimaniElectronics store
Point detail
Open any point to see the full local result
Each grid point keeps the businesses Google Maps returned there, so you can see who outranks you on one street and why the map looks the way it does.
- Businesses at each point
- Your position at that point
- Spacing and grid size you chose
| Rank | Business | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phone A Centre | 4.7 |
| 2 | Your Store Westlands | 4.6 |
| 3 | Shop C Kilimani | 4.3 |
| 4 | Phone B Repairs | 4.1 |
WHERE IT WORKS
Built in Kenya. Ready for African markets.
Coverage depends on the data behind each feature. Here is what each one supports today.
| Feature | Markets | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Keyword research | Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Senegal, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire and Angola | Search volume, keyword difficulty, CPC and intent |
| Keyword volumes | Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique and Mauritius | Search volume from Google Ads data, without difficulty or intent |
| Rank tracking | All of the above and more than 140 countries, with supported cities and regions | Desktop and mobile positions, nationally or locally |
| Local SEO grids | Wherever Google Maps lists the business | 3×3 or 5×5 grids around the location |
| AI answers | A market chosen for each tracked prompt | Prompt Research covers US English only |
| Your own data | Any country | Search Console, GA4, Bing Webmaster and server logs |
WHAT IT MEASURES
What a local grid records.
What each metric tells you, and where it comes from.
| Metric | What it tells you | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Rank at each point | Your Maps position for the keyword at that grid point, or not found. | DataForSEO Google Maps data |
| Top-3 coverage | The share of points where you appear in the top three local results. | Calculated from the grid |
| Average rank | Your mean position across the points where you were found. | Calculated from the grid |
| Grid size and spacing | A 3×3 or 5×5 grid, with the distance between points you set. | Your tracker settings |
| Competitors per point | The businesses ranking at each point, with their ratings. | DataForSEO Google Maps data |
| History | How coverage and rank changed between checks. | Your tracker history |
UNDER THE HOOD
How a local rank grid is built.
How the numbers are produced, so you can judge them for yourself.
A grid around the listing
Ndovu places a 3×3 or 5×5 grid of points around the business’s Google Maps location, spaced by the distance you set in kilometres.
A Maps search at every point
For each keyword, a Google Maps search is run as if from each point, and the businesses returned are saved with their ratings.
Matched by listing, not name
Your position is found by the listing you confirmed, so two shops with similar names are not confused.
Coverage from the points
Top-3 coverage is the share of points where you rank in the top three; average rank uses only the points where you were found.
HOW IT WORKS
From one address to a map of visibility.
Four steps from connecting your data to a decision you can stand behind.
Find the listing
Search Google Maps for the business and confirm the right location.
Set the grid
Choose keywords, a 3×3 or 5×5 grid and the spacing that matches the area customers come from.
Read the map
See where you rank in the top three and where competitors take over, then open the points that matter.
Improve and re-check
Strengthen the listing and the local page, then compare the next grid with the last.
WITH YOUR AI AGENT
Ask where you lose local customers, and to whom.
Your agent reads the grid, the businesses at each point and, when you ask, their public profiles and reviews.
- Uses the same data as the web app
- Paid tools estimate their cost first
- Saves the report to the project
YouWhere are we weakest for “phone repair” around Westlands, and who wins there?
get_local_rank_gridget_business_profileget_business_reviews
AgentYou hold the top three at 6 of 9 points. In the three western points Phone A Centre ranks first; its profile lists “Phone repair” as the primary category and has 2.4× your review count, with most reviews answered.
YouList our unanswered reviews from the last month.
AgentThere are 7 unanswered reviews since 1 October, 2 of them under 3 stars. Replying is a quick, visible fix.
Illustration · sample data
USE CASES
Built for the way you work.
How teams put it to work.
Know where customers can find you
See which neighbourhoods show your business in the map pack and which do not.
Compare branches
Run a grid around each branch and compare coverage across locations.
Compare branches fairly
Run the same keyword around each branch and see which location has the weakest local visibility.
Show local clients the map
Share a grid that shows where a client appears, rather than one rank that hides the geography.
ALSO INCLUDED
More from local SEO.
More capabilities that come with it, in the same project.
Coverage preview
Preview the grid on the map before running a check.
Your AI agent
Agents can set up and read local trackers through MCP.
Reports
Put the grid in a saved report for the client or branch manager.
DATA & LIMITS
Know what the numbers can and cannot tell you.
Where the data comes from, how fresh it is, and the questions it cannot answer on its own.
| Source | What it provides | Freshness & limits |
|---|---|---|
| DataForSEO Google Maps | Local results at each grid point, with business names and ratings. | Paid per point; a 5×5 grid is 25 checks. |
| Google Maps | Map tiles for the grid view. | Needs a Maps key in the deployment. |
| Business profile and reviews | Public profile details and reviews, through your agent. | Paid provider requests; read-only. |
A point is a simulated search
Each point checks the result as if searched from there. Real customers also see personalised and moving results.
Coverage depends on Maps
Grids work where Google Maps lists the business. A business missing from Maps cannot be tracked.
No listing management
Ndovu reads local results and public profiles. It does not edit your Google Business Profile or reply to reviews for you.
More points, more cost
Every point is a paid check, so a 5×5 grid costs about three times a 3×3 grid.
WORKS WITH
Connected to the tools you already use.
The sources and clients this feature reads from or works alongside.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT VIEW
Which view answers which question.
Start where the question points. Each view keeps its own source.
| Your question | Start with | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Where do I rank in the map around my shop? | Local rank grids | Maps results at every grid point. |
| Where do I rank in organic results in my city? | Rank tracking | City-level organic positions. |
| Which local searches already bring visits? | Search Console insights | Measured clicks by query and page. |
LEARN & TRY
Guides and free tools for the same job.
Read how the evidence works, or try a free check before you connect a project.
Local business schema generator
Build LocalBusiness JSON-LD.
Your data vs market estimates
Which question first-party data and provider estimates each answer.
FAQ
Local SEO grids: common questions.
Straight answers about what it does, what it costs and where its limits are.
What do the grid points show?
The Google Maps result for your keyword at each point, so you can see where the business appears and where it does not.
Does a grid check cost credits?
Yes. Each point is a paid result check, so a 5×5 grid costs more than a 3×3. Finding the listing uses a small amount of credits.
Which locations are supported?
Grids run on Google Maps around the business location you set. Confirm coverage for your area before relying on a result.
Does a good grid guarantee rankings?
No. The grid reports observations at a point in time; it does not guarantee a place in Maps.
What grid sizes are available?
3×3 and 5×5 grids, with the spacing between points set in kilometres.
Can I track several keywords on one grid?
Yes. Add the keywords for the tracker; each keyword is checked at every point.
Can I compare my profile with a competitor’s?
Yes, through your AI agent: it can read public profile details such as categories, rating and review count for named businesses.
Does Ndovu manage my Google Business Profile?
No. It reads local results and public data. Changes to the profile are made in Google.
Is it available outside Kenya?
Yes. Grids run wherever Google Maps lists the business.
What are the limits of the data?
Local grids depend on Google Maps configuration and paid result checks. Coverage and supported locations should be confirmed. The grid reports observations; it does not guarantee a place in Maps.
How do I get access?
Platform access is reviewed. Request access with your website and the data sources you use, and the team will help you connect them.
See it with your own data.
Tell us about your website. We will review access and help you connect the right sources.