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Hi All,

I am wondering how Google decides what businesses to show when you search a less keyword specific search like "Los Angeles, CA" in Google Maps. Is there any way to influence this? I certainly understand that more businesses can appear as you zoom in and around but I am wondering how the first ones are selected. It seems to me to be a bit random.

One example: For Los Angeles, how does Google decide to show 3 restaurants in this view? Screenshot

Another example: For Rigby, Idaho how does Google decide to show one 9 hole 3 par golf course and forget to show the more popular 18 hole course? Screenshot
 
Google's algo is complex, but it's about relevance, prominence, distance, and category. Optimize your Google My Business profile and online presence to increase visibility!
 

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