Questions agencies ask
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How is this different from searching Google myself?
Google Maps results depend on where the searcher is standing. A search from your office shows you one spot. MapProbe runs the same search from every point of a grid over the area, up to 169 points, so you see where a business shows up across the whole neighborhood or city.
What does a credit buy?
One credit is one scanned point. A 7 × 7 scan uses 49 credits. Points you switch off, and points outside a circle grid, are never scanned or charged, and points that fail are refunded automatically. You see the exact cost before you start.
Where does the data come from?
Real Google Maps results, fetched for each point's exact coordinates. Each point records the top 20 businesses Google shows there, and the business you scan is matched by its Google listing ID, so a similarly named competitor is never counted as your client.
How long does a scan take?
Usually a few minutes. Results appear on the map one point at a time as they come in, so you can watch the scan fill in, and we email you when it has finished.
How do I get into the beta?
MapProbe is in a closed beta and free while it lasts. Send us a note through the contact page with a little about your agency. We set you up with credits and walk you through your first scan.
What grid sizes can I use?
From a quick 3 × 3 check up to 13 × 13 (169 points), in 3 × 3, 5 × 5, 7 × 7, 9 × 9, 11 × 11 and 13 × 13. Grids can be square or circle. You can move the grid's center away from the business and switch off points you don't need, such as points over water, before you start.
Can I see competitors?
Yes. Every point records the top 20 businesses Google shows there, so after a scan you can switch the map to any competitor on the same grid and see where they beat your client.
Why do results change between scans?
Google Maps results move with time and with Google's own changes, and they can differ from one hour to the next. Treat a scan as a snapshot of that moment, and run the same keyword and grid again later to compare over time.
How long do credits last?
Beta credits last 90 days from when they are added to your account. Refunds for failed points go straight back to your balance.
Want to try it?
MapProbe is free during the closed beta. We set you up with credits and walk you through your first scan.
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