LocalFalcon Grid Scanner

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Overview

This actor integrates with the LocalFalcon API to run grid-based local ranking scans. See exactly where your business ranks in Google Maps across a geographic grid - essential for local SEO strategy and competitor analysis.

Features

• Grid Scanning: Create 5x5, 7x7, 9x9, 11x11, 13x13, or 15x15 ranking grids
• Custom Radius: Set scan radius from 1 to 50 miles
• Keyword Tracking: Track any local search keyword
• Competitor Visibility: See competitor rankings at each grid point
• Trend Analysis: Compare scans over time to track progress
• Visual Output: Grid data ready for map visualization
• BYOK Pattern: Bring your own LocalFalcon API key

Input Parameters

Example Usage

Basic Grid Scan

{
"businessName": "Joe's Plumbing",
"keyword": "plumber near me",
"location": "Saint Louis, MO",
"gridSize": 9,
"radiusMiles": 10,
"localFalconApiKey": "your-api-key"
}

Large Area Scan

{
"businessName": "ABC HVAC",
"keyword": "hvac repair",
"latitude": 38.6270,
"longitude": -90.1994,
"gridSize": 15,
"radiusMiles": 25,
"localFalconApiKey": "your-api-key"
}

Output Format

{
"status": "success",
"timestamp": "2025-12-28T12:00:00.000Z",
"data": {
"businessName": "Joe's Plumbing",
"keyword": "plumber near me",
"gridSize": 9,
"radiusMiles": 10,
"centerPoint": {
"lat": 38.6270,
"lng": -90.1994
},
"summary": {
"avgRank": 4.2,
"top3Count": 45,
"top10Count": 72,
"notRanking": 9,
"totalPoints": 81
},
"gridData": [
{
"row": 0,
"col": 0,
"lat": 38.7120,
"lng": -90.2844,
"rank": 3,
"competitors": [
{ "name": "Competitor A", "rank": 1 },
{ "name": "Competitor B", "rank": 2 }
]
}
]
}
}

Pricing

Pay-per-event pricing:

• local-grid-scan: Per grid scan (price varies by grid size)

Demo Mode

Set demoMode: true to test with sample data without consuming LocalFalcon API credits.

Related Actors

Part of the SEO Intelligence Suite:

• localhowl~seo-intelligence-mcp-server - Unified MCP orchestrator
• localhowl~dataforseo-serp - SERP rankings and keyword research
• localhowl~dataforseo-onpage - On-page SEO audits
• localhowl~dataforseo-backlinks - Backlink analysis
• localhowl~serpapi-realtime - Real-time SERP snapshots

Support

• GitHub: Report issues
• LinkedIn: John Rippy
• Website: johnrippy.link

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