FAQS Frequently Asked Questions
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Getting started
Do I need technical skills to use HighScout?
No technical skills required. You only need your Google Business Profile link paste it in and HighScout does everything automatically. No API keys, no software installs, no complicated setup. If you can copy and paste a URL, you can use HighScout.
ow long does setup take?
Your first intelligence report is ready in under 60 seconds. Paste your Google Business link, confirm your niche, and your full competitor analysis is generated instantly, no waiting, no manual input required. Most users complete setup and receive their first report in under 2 minutes
What do I need to get started?
Just two things: your Google Business Profile URL (find it by searching your business on Google Maps and copying the link) and your business category so HighScout knows which competitors to compare you against. No Google account connection, no special permissions, no integrations needed.
Which countries does HighScout work in?
HighScout works in any country where Google Maps is available, which covers virtually the entire world. Whether your business is in Dubai, London, New York, Singapore, or Sydney, the competitor intelligence and reporting work identically.
Where does the data come from?
All data is pulled live from the official Google Maps API — the same publicly available information Google displays to anyone searching for local businesses. We pull your reviews, photos, competitor profiles, ratings, and ranking signals in real time. No scraped data, no third-party databases, no guesswork.
How is HighScout different from SEMrush or Ahrefs?
SEMrush and Ahrefs are enterprise tools built for marketing professionals managing websites, keywords, and backlinks. HighScout is built for local business owners who want to outrank the competitor 500 metres away on Google Maps, with zero marketing knowledge required. We focus 100% on Google Maps visibility, local reviews, and street-level competitor intelligence.
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