Update on Escorts and SABs

[Sneha]

Hello Mappers,

We have been hearing various concerns on forum about redirecting mappers to Google Places for certain listings that are Service Area Businesses (SABs). Here are the details,

Why mappers adding Service Area Businesses are redirected to Places?

• Google Places carries out specific verification process to verify the physical location of businesses and SABs in particular.
• Google Places also gets in touch with the owner of the SAB in order to get specific details and verify them to avoid spam.
• Map Maker currently does not have this facility
• There have been higher instances of spam in SABs
• Its advisable for mappers adding SABs, to add them through Google Places to ensure correct business verification

However, SABs which can be verified on MapMaker by storefront from street view, business website and other resources are accepted on Map Maker.

Do let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Thanks,

Sneha

Map Maker Team, Google