Google Maps to Fix One Web Box Result Bug
For at least a month now, there have been complaints in a Google Maps Help thread that Google is showing, in some cases, a single map result, when it should be showing seven map results.
For example, a search on orlando dodge shows a single map result:
As you can see, it shows a place named Orlando Dodge, but not all the Dodge dealerships in Orlando, Florida. Adding on FL to the query does indeed show multiple listings, including Orlando Dodge.
A Googler from the maps team said yesterday that a fix will be out soon. He said:
Thanks everyone for continuing to post examples of this issue. Hoping to resolve this shortly. Will keep you all posted.
To submit more examples or discussion, join the Google Maps Help thread.
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rustybrick in Google Optimization at October 28, 2009 8:45 AM
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It seems google has had there emploees place a vast amount of the problems submitted into a fixed area, which takes it out of the ability to add further complaints to it.
There is a world wide issue with the local search results with little to no real help from google.
This is costing small business in a way that has not been seen for along time.With the funds that google has you would think it would be fixed quickly.Is it a cyber attack?Is it google trying to push local business to adwords?
I would gladly pay to ensure my listing stays up and in the category it was in form the begining.
Posted by Murphy at November 4, 2009 09:16