DIY guide + done-for-you option

Create a map listing that brings customers from maps

Set up the core listing fields, photos, categories and review path — or order done-for-you setup from ROVLEX.

DIY: 12 steps before you go live

Each step includes what to do, a neutral mockup and where businesses usually slip up. No copied platform UI — just the workflow.

Step 1

Check for duplicates

Search for an existing profile with a similar name and address. Duplicates split ratings and confuse customers.

Where people go wrong

Common mistake: creating a second listing instead of claiming the existing one.

Step 1 mockup: Check for duplicates

Step 2

Business name

Use a recognizable name without keyword stuffing. Example: Le Jardin Saint-Martin — not “best restaurant Paris”.

Where people go wrong

Keyword-stuffed names often fail moderation.

Step 2 mockup: Business name

Step 3

Category

Pick the primary category people search for (e.g. French restaurant).

Where people go wrong

Wrong category reduces visibility in relevant searches.

Step 3 mockup: Category

Step 4

Address & service area

Set the exact address 12 Rue des Lombards, Paris and delivery/service area if needed.

Where people go wrong

Wrong map pin means lost foot traffic and complaints.

Step 4 mockup: Address and service area

Step 5

Contact details

Add phone, website and messaging that actually respond.

Where people go wrong

Dead phone numbers or broken links hurt trust.

Step 5 mockup: Contact details

Step 6

Opening hours

Fill regular hours and holiday exceptions.

Where people go wrong

Hours that don’t match reality are a top complaint.

Step 6 mockup: Opening hours

Step 7

Attributes

Mark Wi‑Fi, terrace, reservations, accessibility — what guests care about.

Where people go wrong

Empty attributes look like an unfinished profile.

Step 7 mockup: Attributes

Step 8

Description

Short story: cuisine, vibe, who it’s for. 2–3 paragraphs, no rating guarantees.

Where people go wrong

Copy-paste from competitors or “guaranteed #1” claims.

Step 8 mockup: Description

Step 9

Photos

Cover + interior + dishes + team. At least 8–10 current shots.

Where people go wrong

Stock or blurry photos reduce trust.

Step 9 mockup: Photos

Step 10

Menu & services

Add menu items or services with prices where the platform allows.

Where people go wrong

Empty menu for an active restaurant looks abandoned.

Step 10 mockup: Menu and services

Step 11

Verification

Prove ownership via postcard, call or platform documents.

Where people go wrong

Delaying verification risks losing the listing.

Step 11 mockup: Verification

Step 12

Post-publish check

Open the listing in search and on mobile; test directions, CTA and hours.

Where people go wrong

Skipping mobile preview — most traffic is mobile.

Step 12 mockup: Post-publish check

What’s included

    After launch, turn the listing into a customer channel

    Creating the profile is only the first step. To help it attract customers, it needs regular improvement: correct data, fresh photos, real customer reviews, monitoring and owner replies.

    ROVLEX helps improve the listing, build a compliant flow for real customer reviews, monitor new reviews, prepare replies and show what customers praise or complain about most often.

    As a result, your profile looks active, complete and more trusted when people compare you with nearby competitors on the map.

    Discuss listing growth

    FAQ

    How long does setup take?

    Typically 5–10 business days after we receive access and materials.

    Do you guarantee a rating?

    No. We set up the profile correctly; ratings depend on guest experience.

    Which maps are included?

    Google Maps in the base package. Yandex / 2GIS can be discussed separately.

    Ready to launch a stronger listing?

    Fixed price for one location — white-zone checkout on ROVLEX.

    Order for €300

    Profile setup only. We do not sell reviews or guarantee map rankings.