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How VitalMap Works

VitalMap checks your Google Maps rankings from a grid of locations across your service area, then visualizes the results as an easy-to-understand heatmap.

Why Heatmaps Matter

Google Maps rankings change based on where the searcher is located. Someone searching from the north side of town sees different results than someone on the south side.

Traditional rank trackers only check from one location—usually your business address. This gives you an incomplete (and often misleading) picture of your visibility.

4 Simple Steps

01

Enter Your Business

Start by entering your Google Business Profile. VitalMap automatically detects your location and business details.

Search by business name
Paste Google Maps URL
Auto-detect business location
Select from multiple locations if needed
02

Configure Your Scan

Choose your keywords, grid size, and radius. We'll check rankings from each point in the grid.

Enter 1-5 keywords to track
Select grid density (3x3 to 13x13)
Set your scan radius
Center on any location
03

View Your Heatmap

See your rankings visualized on a map. Green markers mean top rankings, red means improvement needed.

Color-coded ranking markers
Interactive map controls
Click for point details
Compare with competitors
04

Track Progress

Run scans regularly to track changes. See how your local SEO efforts impact rankings over time.

Historical scan comparison
Trend visualization
Before/after reports
Scheduled automatic scans

Ways to Use VitalMap

Baseline Assessment

Run your first scan to understand your current ranking landscape. See where you're strong and where you need work.

Competitor Analysis

Run the same scan for competitors. Identify where they outrank you and prioritize those areas.

Progress Tracking

Run monthly scans to measure improvement. Show clients concrete proof of your SEO work.

Service Area Expansion

Expanding to a new area? Run a scan to see your starting visibility and track your growth.

Reading Your Heatmap

1-3

Green

Top 3 rankings. You're visible in the Google Maps pack.

4-10

Yellow

Below the pack but on page 1. Improvement possible.

11+

Red

Page 2 or lower. Priority area for optimization.

Ready to See Your Heatmap?

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