Our Editorial Mission
We built Rank Search Now to cut through the noise in local search. The local SEO industry runs on outdated advice and vague promises. We exist to document exactly what moves the needle in the map pack right now. We write for agency owners, in-house marketers, and local business operators who need operational reality.
Not theory. Not summaries. Real results.
If a tactic doesn’t directly impact proximity, relevance, or prominence signals, we don’t cover it. We focus entirely on the mechanics of dominating local search markets. You won’t find generic marketing fluff here.
How We Choose Topics
We don’t pull topics from keyword tools alone. We pull them from the trenches. When we see a spike in Google Business Profile suspensions across the HVAC sector, we write about it. When a core update shifts how Google processes review velocity, we document the fallout.
We look at the exact friction points our clients face daily. If a topic lacks a direct application to improving local visibility or protecting a map pack position, it gets rejected.
We ignore vanity metrics and focus on map pack real estate.
Research and Fact-Checking Standards
Google’s official documentation rarely tells the whole story. We test claims before we publish them. If we state that adding keywords to a GBP title impacts ranking, we back it up with data from live campaigns. We track NAP consistency across 50 primary aggregators to see which ones actually pass trust signals.
We don’t accept third-party case studies at face value. We require access to the raw Google Search Console and GBP Insights data before validating any external claim. You can’t fake raw data.
Every article goes through a technical review by an active local SEO practitioner. We verify the mechanics. We check the receipts.
Corrections Policy
The local algorithm shifts constantly. Sometimes we get it wrong. When we make a factual error, we correct it immediately.
We don’t silently edit the page and hide our mistakes. We add a visible correction notice at the top of the affected article. This notice explains what was wrong, what the correct information is, and when the change occurred.
If you spot an error in our methodology or a broken tactic, email our editorial team directly at [email protected]. We investigate every claim within 48 hours.
Affiliate and Commercial Relationships
We run a profitable business. We use affiliate links for software and tools we actively deploy in our own campaigns. If you click a link for a citation builder or rank tracker and make a purchase, we earn a commission.
This never dictates our recommendations. We’ve trashed tools that pay high commissions because their grid trackers were wildly inaccurate. We’ve praised free tools that pay us nothing.
If a tool fails to deliver accurate local search volume or misreports map pack positions, we’ll say so. Our commercial relationships exist entirely separate from our editorial judgment.
Editorial Independence
Our editorial team operates with total autonomy. Software vendors can’t buy a positive review. Agencies can’t sponsor a case study to hide poor results. We don’t accept paid guest posts.
Every word published on Rank Search Now originates from our internal team or vetted practitioners who meet our strict technical standards. We reject pitches that attempt to manipulate our audience.
Our loyalty belongs exclusively to the reader trying to dominate their local market.
Content Updates
Stale local SEO advice is actively dangerous.
Google changes how it processes proximity and review signals multiple times a year. We audit our core guides every 90 days. We check every technical recommendation against current map pack behavior.
If a tactic stops working, we update the article to reflect the new reality. We stamp the exact date of the last technical review at the top of every page. You’ll never read an outdated strategy on this site.