Doki · Corporate website · 2026
we have 5 branches in Istanbul.. but the Beşiktaş bracnh shows 'special customer at 10 km' instead, but the correct location should show at 100 m... btw how is map ranking controlled?
Google Maps ranking depends on 3 factors: 1) Relevance (keyword match). 2) Distance (proximity to user). 3) Prominence (reviews, rating, links). To move location up: 1) Verify GMB profile (complete category). 2) Increase review count. 3) Fix on-page SEO (site description).
i had the wrong location saved in GMB fixed it and rank went up immediately. correct address + opening hours = basics.
Map Ranking Factors: 1. GMB profile completeness (100%) 2. Review count + rating (4.5+) 3. Distance (from user location) 4. Category relevance 5. NAP consistency (name, address, phone) 6. Backlinks (site) 7. Website SEO 8. Post frequency (GMB posts)
Optimization: 1) Open/check GMB. 2) Fix category. 3) Add photos + hours + phone. 4) Set review target (3-5 reviews/month). 5) Link website (SEO). 6) Check ranking in 4-8 weeks.
Generally correct, but one part is missing. Don't trust anyone who gives guarantees; there are no guarantees in this business.
This is my opinion, I'm not claiming it's absolute truth.
I was thinking the same thing. Discussing numbers without verifying the measurement setup is a waste of time.
Hasty decisions become decisions you have to fix six months later. Just leaving this note, it might be useful.
We've heard this a lot, but it never happened like that for us. Map listings bring more business than blog posts for most local businesses.
I'm also curious if anyone does it differently.
I have a question. anyway when you try to change everything at once nothing settles.
I'm also curious if anyone does it differently.
We need to take it step by step. When we decide without measuring we always end up in the same place.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
The answer above hits the nail on the head. If you don't write this down from the start, it leads to arguments later.
The biggest time-waster for us was not knowing who had the final say. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Correct. Just because everyone does it doesn't mean it's right.
A page that answers one question works better than one touching on five topics. Hope this helps.
My question might sound amateurish, sorry about that. Just because everyone does it doesn't mean it's right.
The harder it is to reverse a decision, the slower you should make it. Just leaving this note, it might be useful.
The discussion got scattered, let me summarize. Trying to do this alone is the most expensive way.
Let's separate the concepts, they're getting mixed up. The real issue isn't the number but what it's based on.
Of course, it varies if your situation is different.
there's a common mistake people make when doing this. anyway any comment made without a control group is just a guess.
if you have questions, write them; Ill answer as best I can.
You're right, I've been down that road too. Merge instead of deleting; deleted content doesn't come back.
If I were you, I'd go this route.