Google Maps Changing Verified Listing to Owner-Verified Listing?

Oct 7, 2010 - 9:17 am 1 — by
Filed Under Misc Google

Google Maps Verified ListingWhen you view a specific listing on Google Maps it may show "Verified Listing" or "Owner-Verified Listing." A Google Places Help thread asks what is the difference between the two?

Some local experts are thinking that Google is simply testing different terminology to see what text works best.

Linda said:

Yes I'm seeing the same terms flip back and forth in the past day or so too. An update must be brewing.

Forum discussion at Google Places Help.

 

Popular Categories

The Pulse of the search community

Google Search Volatility

More Details

Search Video Recaps

 
Video Details More Videos Subscribe to Videos

Most Recent Articles

Google Updates

Google Search Ranking Volatility & Chatter Heats Up October 20 & 21

Oct 21, 2026 - 7:51 am
Google Ads

Google Ads New: Save & Test Asset Group Changes

Oct 21, 2026 - 7:41 am
Google Ads

Google Ads Updates Smart Bidding Learning Doc With 7-Day Limit & Best Practices

Oct 21, 2026 - 7:31 am
Google Ads

Google Merchant Center Specifies Fast Shipping Days By Country

Oct 21, 2026 - 7:21 am
Google Search Engine Optimization

Google Updated Its URL Structure Best Practices For Hyphens In URLs

Oct 21, 2026 - 7:11 am
ChatGPT Ads

OpenAI Auto Enabling Creative Enhancements In ChatGPT Ads

Oct 20, 2026 - 3:35 pm
Previous Story: Google Magnifying Glass Page Previews, A Real Google Test