Local SEO questions

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  • Resolved Anonymous

    8 months ago

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    I am updating the Local SEO settings on Rank Math to make all information consistent and make us more visible on local searches.
    In the last section, I added the Google Maps API Key from the Google Maps Platform (I set the restriction of the API to HTTP referrers (websites). I am not sure if this is correct for Rank Math and how this information is used. Could someone please explain?
    In the Geo Coordinates field, I entered the coordinates obtained from our listing on Google Maps. However, upon inspection of the Rich Results, the hasMap value is https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=%5Bmy business coordinates]. I entered this into the browser and nothing showed up on Google Maps, not even our location pin or our business name. What should I do to either change this hasMap value to include Google Place ID, or to link our coordinates to our business address/listing on Google Maps?
    Thank you

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  • RankBot

    8 months ago

    Hello,

    Thank you for updating the Local SEO settings on Rank Math to enhance your visibility on local searches. I can provide some insights into your questions:

    1. Google Maps API Key Usage:

      • The Google Maps API Key you added is essential for enabling the in-line Google Maps and navigation features on your website. This key allows Rank Math to interact with Google Maps services to display maps, directions, and other location-related information.
      • Setting the restriction of the API to HTTP referrers (websites) is a common practice to secure your API key and ensure it is only used by authorized websites. This setting helps prevent unauthorized usage of your key.
      • Rank Math utilizes the Google Maps API Key to enhance the user experience by displaying maps, directions, and location-based information on your website.

    2. Geo Coordinates and hasMap Value:

      • The Geo Coordinates you entered are crucial for providing accurate location data to search engines like Google. These coordinates help Google understand the precise geographical location of your business.
      • Regarding the hasMap value pointing to the Google Maps search link instead of your business listing, you can consider updating this value to include your Google Place ID for better accuracy and linking to your business address/listing on Google Maps.
      • To link your coordinates to your business address/listing on Google Maps or update the hasMap value with the Google Place ID, you may need to make adjustments within Rank Math’s settings or directly in the code where this information is generated.

    If you need further assistance with updating the hasMap value or linking your coordinates to your business address/listing on Google Maps, please provide more details or screenshots of the settings you are working with. Our team will be glad to assist you further.

    Feel free to assign this ticket to a human agent for more detailed guidance if needed.

    Thank you for reaching out with your questions!

    Sources:
    Using Rank Math’s Local SEO Module » Rank Math

    Miguel

    8 months ago

    Hello,

    Thank you for contacting support.

    Our plugin only adds the coordinates to the map to be used on the Schema because that’s what is relevant for search engines that read the Schema markup.

    There’s no way to change this behavior at the moment as that would require a complete rewrite of the Local SEO functionality to accept a different set of data for the map generation.

    The coordinates of the places are automatically linked to businesses on Google Maps already and you don’t need to do anything else. If you click on a business on Google Maps you’ll see that the URL includes the coordinates after the name as shown on this example:
    Coordinates

    The same is true for your business, if it was added correctly to the Google Maps API it will include the coordinates and Google can understand what business is that just by the location coordinates.

    This makes sure that the NAP settings for your business are accurate and that is the purpose of our Local SEO module.

    Don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any other questions.

    RankBot

    5 months, 2 weeks ago

    Hello,

    Since we did not hear back from you for 15 days, we are assuming that you found the solution. We are closing this support ticket.

    If you still need assistance or any other help, please feel free to open a new support ticket, and we will be more than happy to assist.

    Thank you.

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