After reading this article, you will know:
What is Research Mode in Localo?
What type of usability and options Research Mode has to offer?
What are the limits and restrictions?
1 - What is Research Mode in Localo?
Research Mode is a feature feature available to users on PRO and Enterprise plans. It helps you simulate visibility in areas not yet onboarded, making it easier to plan expansions or client pitches.
Once you upgrade to an eligible plan, you’ll see a “Pro features” button in the top-right corner of your dashboard.
Then click "Research mod".
2 - What type of usability and options Research Mode has to offer?
Research Mode essentially will allow you to check 3 things:
See how your potential clients appear in Google Maps search results based on their geographic location and the keywords you choose.
After adding the business of interest to Localo Research Mode
You can use advanced options (1) and choose between different sizes of available grids (2)
You can also check the physical location of your client’s closest competitors—giving valuable insight into local competition, ranking potential, and how challenging it may be to reach the top.
Zoom in on the created grid 1
Press a point in the middle of the grid (this grid point is closest to your physical localization) 2
On the map, you will see the geographic localization of all the competitors that are ranking in the top 20 Google Map Search results for the keyword that has been checked (3 - example of competitor localization on the map)
To see details for a specific location, hover over any pin on the map. The list on the left will automatically update to show information related to that exact point. Want to return to the full view? Just click the "Back to Grid" button.
The third way to use Research Mode is to see how competitors rank in Google Maps for your chosen keywords across different locations. Simply click on any point in the grid, and you'll see a list of the top 20 businesses ranking at that exact spot—displayed in the sidebar for quick analysis.
For example, click here (1) to see who ranks highest at this specific location—the results will appear in section (2).
3 - What are the limits and restrictions?
Research Mode is available to all users on PRO and Enterprise plans.
It’s included in your subscription, but usage is subject to monthly search limits based on your plan.
Each search refers to:
- ✅ *Generating a visibility grid* for a specific keyword and location
- ✅ *Generating a Sales Mode list* to analyze competitors
🔢 Monthly search limits by plan:
PLAN NAME | Monthly Search Limit |
PRO 10 | 100 searches/month |
PRO 30 | 200 searches/month |
PRO 60 | 400 searches/month |
PRO 120 | 800 searches/month |
📌 Both types of research—visibility grids and Sales Mode lists—count toward your monthly quota.
🗓️ Important:
Search limits reset based on your billing cycle.
For example, if your plan started on May 5th, your search limit will reset on June 5th, and so on each month.
If you’re unsure about your current usage, just message us in the chat—we’ll be happy to check it for you.
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