TIt takes more effort than a regular Google search, but it’s still pretty easy.
This is possible if you only track your rankings for a few keywords and/or locations.
Cons:
You have to do this manually and change the search area parameters each time.
You may only get search results for certain regions.
It’s not easy to scale because it has to be done manually, especially if you have a lot of keywords and locations to check.
If you’re tracking your rankings over time, you may need to look through several search engine results pages (SERPs) until you find your web page.
The results may not always be accurate because Google still knows where you are.
Use a VPN
Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to encrypt your data when you access the Internet, including hiding your IP address, which reveals your location.
With a VPN, you can spoof your location to access websites from another country. Here’s how to view Google search results with a VPN.
First, install a VPN service such as ExpressVPN, Surfshark, or another provider.
Then set the target country in the VPN app. For example, if you want to see results in France, set it to France.
Search Google as usual and you will get results according to the location set in the VPN.
Pros:
It’s relatively easy and quick to do: by activating a VPN, you can perform multiple Google searches at the same time.
This can be useful if you only want to track rankings for a few keywords and/or locations.
Cons:
You’ll still have to do some manual steps, such as specifying your location in the VPN app first, before you can continue searching.
Less efficient and not easily scalable for use in many locations or keywords at once.
To view a website’s ranking, you need to go through several Google search results pages one by one until you find your site’s page.
Use the Google Ads Preview Tool
The Google Ads Preview tool allows you to see how your ads appear in Google search results without affecting your actual ad statistics. Interestingly, this tool can also preview organic search results from anywhere.
Here’s how to use it:
Sign in to your Google Ads account, then from the Tools menu in the left navigation bar, click Ad Preview & Diagnostics.
In the tool, set the target location such as country and/or city, language and desired device.
Then enter your target keywords into the search bar and click Preview. The results displayed will mimic the regular search results for the location you set earlier, without the influence of your personal search history.
