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Free tools to get your business found on Google Maps

See what a weak profile could be costing you, score it in two minutes, and find out exactly where you drop off the map. All free, all built from my work with Essex businesses.

By James Restorick · Westcliff, Southend-on-Sea

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Instant estimate

Lost revenue calculator

I calculate your missing enquiries and estimate the monthly revenue you could be losing to the businesses above you.

  • Pick your trade, town and position
  • Your estimate in pounds, monthly and yearly
  • Every figure adjustable to your business
Work out my lost revenue →
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2 minutes

Google Profile Score

Answer 15 quick questions and get an instant score for your Google Business Profile.

  • A score out of 100
  • The three fixes that make the biggest difference
  • No email needed
Get my score →
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Highly recommended

Free local search audit

I check where your business appears across your area, street by street, and show you which searches are going to competitors.

  • Your real position, not an estimate
  • Who’s showing above you, and why
  • Quick fixes you can act on straight away
Get my free audit →
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Do it yourself

DIY Google Business Profile checklist

The blueprint checklist I use when I audit Essex businesses, featuring the exact weekly routine I use to protect their visibility.

  • Step by step, in the right order
  • What to stop doing in 2026
  • Work through it at your own pace
Open the checklist →

Which tool should I start with?

Pick the one that matches where you are right now.

Why I give these away

Most businesses I speak to don’t know where they show up on Google Maps, or what it’s costing them when they don’t. These tools answer that, for free.

Plenty of people use them and fix things themselves, which is great. Others would rather hand it over, and that’s what Thrive Digital Media is for: I set up, optimise and manage your profile, with a clear report every month and no contracts.

50+ → 8thDunmow Double Glazing went from beyond 50th to 8th in Chelmsford searches in one month.Read the case study →

Questions about the free tools

Are the tools really free?

Yes. There’s no catch and no contract waiting at the end. I give them away because they show businesses what’s possible, and some of them later ask me to do the work for them.

Which tool should I start with?

If you’re not sure your Google profile matters, start with the lost revenue calculator. For a quick health check, take the Google Profile Score. If you want real figures for your area, ask for the free local search audit.

What’s the difference between the Profile Score and the free audit?

The Profile Score is instant and based on your answers about your profile. The free audit is done by me: I check where your business actually appears across your area, street by street, and show you which searches are going to competitors.