What the correct URL looks like
A valid Google Maps URL usually includes:
/maps/place/
Example:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Your+Business+Name/@33.12345,-84.12345,...
The easiest way to get this URL is to open the business in Google Maps and copy the full URL from your browser address bar.
How to find your Google Maps URL on desktop
1. Search for the business on Google
Go to Google and search for the business name plus the city or state.
Example:
Business Name City State
2. Click the map preview
When the business appears in Google Search, click the small map preview in the business profile area.
This opens the full business listing in Google Maps.
Do not copy the regular Google Search URL yet.
3. Copy the Google Maps URL
Once the business opens in Google Maps, copy the full URL from your browser’s address bar.
The URL should usually include:
/maps/place/
4. Paste the URL into Rankley
Return to Rankley and paste the Google Maps URL into the Google Maps URL field.
Then click Find business.
How to get the URL on mobile
You can also find the Google Maps URL from the Google Maps mobile app.
Open the Google Maps app.
Search for the business.
Tap the correct business listing.
Tap Share.
Tap Copy link.
Paste the copied link into Rankley.
Mobile links may look shorter than desktop links, but they should still open the correct Google Maps business listing.
Why Rankley asks for this URL
Rankley uses the Google Maps URL to help detect:
Business name
Address
Website
Google Business Profile details
Primary business category
Location-specific audit data
This helps make sure your audits and reports are tied to the correct business location.
Troubleshooting
I copied the URL, but Rankley cannot find the business
Make sure the URL came from the Google Maps listing, not the regular Google Search results page.
A good URL usually contains:
/maps/place/
The wrong business is being found
Try searching again with the business name plus city and state.
Example:
Business Name + City + State
Then open the correct listing in Google Maps and copy that URL.
I cannot find the business on Google
If the business does not appear on Google Maps, click Enter details manually in Rankley and add the business information yourself.
You’re ready to continue
After you paste the Google Maps URL into Rankley and click Find business, Rankley will use that URL to identify the correct business location and continue the setup process.