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.
