The Short Version
We built Rank My Local Maps to help you turn your Google Business Profile into a lead generation machine. We share the exact local SEO tactics we use in the trenches. We don’t own Google. We can’t guarantee you the top spot overnight.
Read this page to understand how we operate, how we make money, and where our responsibility ends.
Not Professional Business or Legal Advice
The strategies on this site are for informational purposes only. We talk about optimizing your Google Business Profile, building citations, and managing reviews. We are sharing our operational experience. We aren’t your lawyers, and we aren’t your financial advisors.
Apply our advice at your own risk.
If your business gets suspended because you tried a sketchy exact-match domain tactic you read about on a forum, that’s on you. Always weigh the risks before changing your primary business name or address on Google Maps. What works for a plumber in Chicago often triggers a manual review for a locksmith in Dallas. You are responsible for your own digital assets.
The Reality of Google’s Algorithm
We test our methods. We track map pack rankings across dozens of local niches. We publish what works right now.
But Google changes the rules.
An algorithm update rolls out. A ranking factor shifts. A grey-hat tactic gets patched. We do our best to keep every guide on Rank My Local Maps accurate and up to date. You will still find older articles that reflect the reality of local SEO at the time they were published. Always cross-reference our guides with current official guidelines.
How We Keep the Lights On
Running this site takes time, money, and a lot of coffee. We monetize through affiliate marketing.
When we recommend a rank tracker, a citation building service, or review management software, we often use an affiliate link. If you click that link and buy the tool, we earn a small commission. You don’t pay a penny extra.
We reject sponsorships from tools that don’t actually work.
If a local SEO tool is clunky, overpriced, or has terrible customer support, we won’t push it on you. We only recommend the software we use to rank our own local assets. Trust matters more than a quick commission.
External Links and Third-Party Sites
We link out to other websites. We point you to Google Business support pages, local directory sites, and industry blogs. We don’t control those sites.
If a citation directory changes its pricing or a tool gets acquired and ruins its interface, we aren’t responsible for that. Click our links, but do your own vetting before handing over your credit card or your client data.
Earnings and Results Disclaimer
Turning Google Maps into your best salesperson takes actual work. We show you the framework. You have to execute it.
We guarantee absolutely nothing.
We don’t promise you’ll double your revenue. We don’t promise you’ll hit the number one spot in the map pack in thirty days. Local SEO depends on your market, your competition, and the age of your profile.
If you’re competing against ten established roofers with hundreds of five-star reviews, a few optimized photos won’t magically put you at the top. Put in the work. Expect realistic timelines. Build a real business.