Working in Google yesterday, I noticed that their interface had changed. A quick search online brought me to Google’s official announcement that they’re “refocusing” the map. I like the new, refined look with a lot more whitespace and the functionality. The most noticeable change for me is that my name, and various Google products, are… Continue reading Google’s New User Interface – Maps, Places, & Home Page
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Hallelujah and Praise the Lord: Service Areas and Location Settings in Google Place Pages
I logged into one of my customer’s Google Local Business Centers today and had a pleasant surprise. As you can see on the image, Google has finally addressed the problem of businesses that service customers outside of their immediate area. Until now, my customers with lawn services, out-call massage, and plumbing businesses had major issues… Continue reading Hallelujah and Praise the Lord: Service Areas and Location Settings in Google Place Pages
KML and Geo Sitemap Tool
I just came across a blog post on a tool to create KML files and geo sitemaps. For the uninitiated (which included myself up until 45 minutes ago) a KML file is what Google Earth, Google Maps, and a variety of other mapping programs use to store map information. The idea is to use this… Continue reading KML and Geo Sitemap Tool
Google Maps and free business local listings
The bottom line? Google is mapping the planet one place at a time and providing it for us in Place Pages. The information gathered in different ways, is enhanced, in typical Google fashion, by users around the globe making it more human, more useful. Can SMBs benefit? A Google SVP recently spoke about Maps and… Continue reading Google Maps and free business local listings
Google’s Lucky 7-Pack
Going through local searches late last week, I noticed that the Google Map looked a little different. As I looked closer, I noticed that the map only had 7 spots on it as opposed to the usual 10. However, my cousin was getting married on Friday, and, what with matrimonial festivities and all, I wasn’t… Continue reading Google’s Lucky 7-Pack
Official Google Blog: Place Pages for Google Maps: There are places we remember!
Official Google Blog: Place Pages for Google Maps: There are places we remember!
New Google Map / Local Listing Design
I’m in Google Maps every day as a part of my job promoting the hell out of Local Search and I came across an interesting change in Google Maps. When you click on “more info” from Google Maps, but not yet from the Google 10-pack, you get a different, more expanded version of the Local… Continue reading New Google Map / Local Listing Design