Why Google shutting down Map Maker should terrify SMBs

Contributor Joy Hawkins warns about the likely unintended consequences of Google’s impending shutdown of Map Maker, calling for the search giant to create more transparency. The post Why Google shutting down Map Maker should terrify SMBs appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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Google retiring Map Maker to speed up the Maps editing process

Company says that new process, using Google Maps app and Google Search, will expedite publication of changes and additions. The post Google retiring Map Maker to speed up the Maps editing process appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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Search In Pics: GoogleBot Costume, Google Maps Peghog & Fancy Google Coffee Maker

In this week’s Search In Pictures, here are the latest images culled from the web, showing what people eat at the search engine companies, how they play, who they meet, where they speak, what toys they have and more. Google Coffee Maker: Source: Google+ Google Maps Peghog: Source: Twitter An…

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5 Major Differences Between Google Map Maker & Google My Business Guidelines

Columnist and local search expert Joy Hawkins outlines some differences between two of Google’s local/maps services, discussing which might come in handy based on your situation. The post 5 Major Differences Between Google Map Maker & Google My Business Guidelines appeared first on Search…

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SearchCap: Google Penguin Delay, Search Channels & Google Map Maker

Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. The post SearchCap: Google Penguin Delay, Search Channels & Google Map Maker appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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Adolphe Sax Google Doodle Commemorates Musician & Instrument Maker On His 201st Birthday

The saxophone was one of many instruments designed by the Belgian 19th century instrument designer. The post Adolphe Sax Google Doodle Commemorates Musician & Instrument Maker On His 201st Birthday appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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SearchCap: Cortana On Tap, Google Map Maker Expands & Google Mobile Image Search

Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the Web. The post SearchCap: Cortana On Tap, Google Map Maker Expands & Google Mobile Image Search appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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SearchCap: Google Map Maker, Bing Ads Shopping & Search Console Notices

Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. The post SearchCap: Google Map Maker, Bing Ads Shopping & Search Console Notices appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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Google About To Reopen Map Maker, Largely Outsourcing Moderation

After the recent rash of map vandalism and other map mischief that caused Google to shut down Map Maker, the company is getting ready to reopen it. Simultaneously Google is instituting a new moderation procedure that will rely more heavily on community moderation than on in-house Google personnel….

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SearchCap: Google Map Maker Suspended, Uber & Nokia HERE & Mom’s Day

Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. The post SearchCap: Google Map Maker Suspended, Uber & Nokia HERE & Mom’s Day appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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