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Run your first scan

Run Your First Scan

Use your first scan to see how your business is showing up across your service area for a specific keyword.

This gives you a starting point. Once the scan is complete, you can review your average score, check the last scan settings, and open the grid for each keyword.

What this article covers

In this guide, you will learn how to:

  • set up your first scan

  • choose the right business, grid size, and mile range

  • add keywords and set a scan schedule

  • run the scan now or schedule it for later

  • review and manage your scan results

Before you start

Make sure:

  • your business has already been added

  • you know which keyword you want to track

  • you are using the correct location and service area

Set up your scan

At the top of the scan page, you will find the main setup bar. This is where you choose the business, scan area, and keywords before running the scan.

Choose the business

Select the business you want to scan.

Make sure you are using the correct location before moving on. If the wrong business is selected, the results will not be useful.

Choose the grid size

Grid size controls how many points the system checks across the map.

A larger grid gives you a broader view of your visibility across the area. A smaller grid gives you a tighter view of a more specific area.

Choose the mile range

Miles controls how wide the scan area will be.

Choose a range that matches the real market you want to measure. If the range is too small or too large, the results may not reflect the area that actually matters to your business.

Add keywords

Enter the keywords you want to track.

Keep them closely related to the services you actually want to measure.

Examples:

  • plumber

  • AC repair

  • electrician near me

  • roof replacement

Start with your main keywords first. It is better to begin with a focused list than to add too many terms at once.

Set the scan schedule

Before running the scan, choose how often you want it to run.

Options may include:

  • Run Once

  • Daily

  • Weekly

  • Monthly

  • Custom intervals

Choose Run Once if you only want to check your visibility right now.

Choose a recurring schedule if you want to track changes over time.

Choose when the scan runs

Next, choose when the scan should start.

You can either:

  • set a specific time

  • use Scan Immediately

Use Scan Immediately if you want the scan to begin right away.

Use a scheduled time if you want it to run later or repeat automatically.

Run the scan

Once everything looks right, click:

  • Schedule

  • Scan

Use Schedule if you want the scan to run later or on a recurring schedule.

Use Scan if you want to run it now.

Your first scan will begin once you confirm the setup.

Review your results

After the scan is complete, the page updates to show your results.

You will see a table with the business, keyword, and scan details.

Common columns include:

  • Business

  • Keyword

  • Avg. Score

  • Last Scan / Settings

  • View

  • three dots menu

Understand the results table

Business

Shows the business that was scanned.

Keyword

Shows the keyword tied to that scan.

Avg. Score

Shows the average score for that keyword across the full grid.

This gives you a quick summary of how the business is performing across the selected area.

Last Scan / Settings

Shows details such as:

  • when the scan last ran

  • the scan size, such as 9x9

  • the mile range, such as 10 miles

This helps you confirm exactly how the result was generated.

Use the filters

You can use the filters above the results table to narrow what you see.

Common filters include:

  • Business

  • Keyword

  • Avg. Score

These are useful if you are managing multiple businesses, keywords, or scans.

View a specific keyword grid

To open the full grid for a keyword, click View.

This shows the detailed map grid tied to that scan so you can review how the business is ranking across different points in the area.

If you want more than the average score, this is where you go.

Edit a keyword

Use the three dots menu on the right side of a row to update that scan.

This is useful when:

  • the keyword needs to be changed

  • the scan settings need to be updated

  • you want to manage the keyword without starting over

Common mistakes to avoid

Using the wrong business

Always confirm the correct business is selected before running a scan.

Using too many keywords at once

Start with the main terms first. Keep the first scan focused.

Choosing the wrong grid size or mile range

Make sure the scan area matches the market you actually want to measure.

Ignoring the Last Scan settings

Always check the scan size and mile range so you understand what result you are reviewing.

Only looking at the average score

The average score is useful, but the full grid gives you the real detail.

Quick recap

To run your first scan:

  • select the business

  • choose the grid size and mile range

  • set the frequency

  • choose a time or use Scan Immediately

  • add your keywords

  • click Schedule or Scan

After the scan runs:

  • review the keyword table

  • check Avg. Score

  • review Last Scan / Settings

  • click View to open the full grid

  • use the three dots to edit the keyword

That is it. Your first scan is complete.

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