'Near me' searches: how local shops can show up first

Google decides which shops to show for 'near me' searches using three things: how relevant you are, how close you are and how well-known you are.

Relevance

Choose the right category, write what you sell in your description and add products on your Google profile.

Distance

Your map pin must be exact. Wrong pins send customers to the wrong place.

Prominence

Reviews, photos, your website and mentions on other sites (like JustDial or local directories) all help.

Keep it active

Post updates and new photos every week. Active profiles do better than abandoned ones.