Google is now showing, in some regions, “photo-first” search results within the Google Maps search result listings. Google said this is to help search “find inspiration” a different way. So now the local listings in the Google Maps search results will show a carousel of photos above the textual details of that listing. Google said … Read more
Google may have had an unconfirmed Google search ranking update on October 25th and a new one this morning on the 27th. Google provided information on what it thinks is unhelpful content. Google has finally confirmed it is testing ads within the organic search results. Google now supports syntax graph merge. Google Search Console had … Read more
Google has announced several new AI-powered updates coming soon to Google Maps that aim to help users plan trips, navigate unfamiliar areas, find electric vehicle charging stations, and discover new places and activities. Immersive View The most visually advanced new feature is Immersive View for routes, providing users with a detailed preview of their journey … Read more
Google is launching a new Google Maps search results interface that brings to focus the photos that are associated with Google Business Profile listings. Google is calling this a “photo-first” search result listing interface that is going live this week in France, Germany, Japan, the U.K. and the U.S.. What it looks like. You can … Read more
Google Maps is a widely used navigation tool that has made traveling and exploring the world more accessible for countless individuals. While it has benefits for everyone, it is particularly valuable for people with cognitive disabilities. This blog post explores how assistive technologies, combined with the power of Google Maps, can be harnessed to empower … Read more
Google has made two updates to its prohibited and restricted content policy for Google Maps user-contributed content. The impacted sections are the fake engagement and personal information sections. Here is what was added. Under the fake engagement section, Google added this bullet: Content that has been posted using an emulator or other device tampering service, … Read more
Google has added a new line to its prohibited & restricted content Google Maps policies under the “*****-themed content” section that is more receptive to ***** content. The new line reads, “We may allow a legitimate business website that contains *****-themed content if the business provides relevant ***** services.” It seems to me that Google … Read more
March 10, 2014 | Posted by Shiri Berzack Yahoo Maps has taken their offering one step further and now lets you see the inside of buildings such as shopping malls, train stations and airports, to make sure that you are never lost, indoors or outdoors! Today, we released maps for select venues around … Read more
June 26, 2014 | Posted by Shiri Berzack Recently Google rolled out their My Business platform to make it easier for businesses (particularly local businesses) to reach their customers. It connects your Google+ page, Google Places and Search Results. Now they have gone a step further and connected the Google Places and Maps to … Read more
At the beginning of this year, Google Maps posted a document with restrictions around user-generated content in Google Maps. Now, Google has created a new appeal process for when Google’s enforcements for those user-generated content posts and reviews are a mistake. The new form is over here and it explains that Google “sometimes remove content, … Read more
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