Google Maps are an excellent tool for travellers and businesses as it helps both in their respective endeavours. You can find your way, and businesses have a great platform for promotion. An interesting feature of Google Maps is the speed feature — where the app can, although not precisely, judge the speed of the vehicle, given that your smartphone is fitted with an accelerometer.
This app also shows if there is any delay due to traffic or any accident that took place on the road so that you can change the route accordingly. If you are a business person, Google Maps can help your business get noticed as people can give their reviews directly from the app or web on Google Maps.
In this article, we will explain how you can add a location on Google Maps. Read the full article to understand the process. You can add a location in Google Maps in two ways — using a computer (web) or from a mobile (app). We will discuss each of the two methods in detail.
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Add a location in Google Maps on a PC
If you want to add a location using a computer, follow the instructions given below.
- Sign in on Google Maps.
- Click on the hamburger menu at the top right of the screen.
- On the drop-down menu, click on Add a missing place option. (Scroll down to see the option).
- A new window will open where you will have to enter the details — name, category, location address along with other information like phone number, opening and closing hours as well as a photo of the place.
- When you finish the above, click the Send option at the bottom right of the screen.
You will receive an email notification when Google confirms the process.
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Via the Google Maps app
If you use the Google Maps app, follow the steps below to add the location.
- Open the Google Maps app.
- Tap on the hamburger menu at the top left corner of the screen.
- On the drop-down menu, tap on Add a Missing Place.
- Enter the information — name, category, location, phone number, hours (opening and closing) and photos of the place.
- When you finish the details, tap on the arrow button at the top right corner of the screen.
Note: On the computer or the app, try to enter the location as precisely as possible. This will help in pinpointing the location accurately.
You will receive an email once Google confirms the process.
We hope that this article helps you. We will bring more such detailed tutorials in the future.
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Benefits of adding a location in Google Maps
Adding a location in Google Maps can be beneficial in the following ways:
- Most people rely on Google Maps to find their favourite businesses. If you add your business to Google Maps, it becomes easier for others to find it with just a few clicks.
- Moreover, users can see more information about the business or location, such as photos, reviews, or ratings, to make an informed decision.
- This also allows users to share the location link via email or on other social media platforms.
- As for businesses, it makes it easier to attract more customers and answer questions.
Types of places you can add on Google Maps
There are some places that you can add on Google Maps, while other places are restricted.
You can add these places:
- Public places include restaurants, public washrooms, schools, hospitals, and parks.
- You can also add some private places like your home or office.
- Neighbourhoods, districts or landmarks near the place.
- Roads, street or highway names.
Places that you cannot add on Google Maps
These places are public and in no way restricted by the government. However, some places have restrictions:
- Military installations, secret facilities or institutions restricted by the government.
- The places that are already mentioned on Google Maps. You can only edit these places.
- Shops and businesses are already inside a building, such as a mall.
Best practices for adding a location on Google Maps
In this section, we’ll mention some best practices if you’re trying to add a location on Google Maps:
- While adding your business or home, use the official name. While you’re at it, you can also add the local name of that business.
- Mention the category of the business appropriately.
- Mention the official phone number and other contact information such as email and fax.
- Specify the opening and closing hours.
- Add photos to legitimise your business further. Make sure that the photos are clear and not grainy or blurry.
Remember these best practices while adding your business or home location and attracting more customers and visibility.
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