1. Start with the geography your firm actually serves
The Census record identifies Groveland township and its relationship to Oakland County. It does not establish a metropolitan area, a broader service territory or demand for legal services. That distinction matters when a dashboard reports rankings, calls or leads by city. A record labeled “Groveland” should not silently include other Oakland County communities, an entire metro area or Michigan generally. Ask how the proposed dashboard will distinguish the township from any additional places your firm elects to target. Also decide whether “city” means the searcher’s location, the landing page location, the caller’s stated location or another field. Those are different measurements.
Recommended approach
Before implementation, approve a written geographic dictionary. Include Groveland township, Oakland County and any additional service areas only after the firm chooses them. Require every location view to show its definition, so a partner does not mistake a county-wide total for Groveland performance.
