Local SEO

Local Pack

The local pack is the block of three local business listings, shown with a map, that Google displays for searches with local intent like "coffee shop near me."

Also called the map pack or 3-pack, it is prime real estate for local businesses — the three results shown pull directly from Google Business Profiles and typically capture the majority of local clicks and calls.

Local pack ranking is driven by relevance, distance, and prominence, and leans heavily on a complete, active Google Business Profile. As Google AI Overviews expand, the pack sometimes appears below them, which is why local businesses now need both map-pack and AI visibility.

Frequently asked

How do you rank in the local pack?

Optimize and actively maintain your Google Business Profile, keep NAP (name, address, phone) consistent across the web, earn reviews, and build local relevance and authority.