FAQ

Frequently asked short questions. For more detailed answers, links to the relevant articles are provided.

General

What is Localghost? A local-SEO SaaS for managing your Google Business Profile from one panel and climbing the local rankings on Google Maps. See Introduction.

Is there a free trial? Yes, there's a trial that requires no credit card. See Subscription & billing.

Setup

Do I need a Google account? Yes — you must connect a Google Business Profile you manage. See Connecting your business.

Is profile verification required? For publishing photos and some changes, yes. Verification is Google's own process.

Ranking

How do I measure my ranking? With Grid Scan, which scans your keyword across 7/19/37 points spread over your area to show your map ranking.

What helps fastest? Completing the profile, raising your review reply rate, posting regularly, and NAP consistency. See Ranking techniques.

Does adding an EXIF geotag to a photo boost ranking? No — Google doesn't use EXIF geotags for ranking. See GeoTag.

Limits & team

How does the AI quota work? Daily and per business. See AI limits.

Can a VIEWER reply to reviews? No; replying requires reviews.respond (EDITOR and up). See Roles and permissions.

Having an issue?

For error messages and fixes, see Troubleshooting.