Google has been rolling out or testing a few new Google Maps, Google Business Profile and local features that I wanted to share. They include a new sponsored listing box, Business Profile pending pin label and a new location for the reviews aren't verified. Let's go through each one quickly.
Maps Listing Sponsored Box
Google is testing show a new box in the Google Maps results for sponsored listings. Punit spotted this and posted a screenshot on Twitter, here is that screenshot:
I currently cannot replicate this test.
Google Business Profile Pending Pin Label
Google Business Profiles now can show a "pending" pin label after you update your listing in the new Google Business Profile editor in web search. This was spotted by Khushal Bherwani who shared both the before and after on Twitter:
Here is the new "pending" pin label:
Here is what it looked like before:
Here are more pending labels:
You can see the status of your reviews on Google Maps (published, pending or rejected). It is a test for certain Google accounts but I think it is quite interesting. @krystal_taing @rustybrick @tomwaddington8 @JoyanneHawkins @TheSocialDude @AdentityES @keyserholiday @GuideTwit pic.twitter.com/ip4EYV8rWr
— Francastrokw (@FrancastroKW) May 30, 2023
Reviews Aren't Verified Location
We've covered the disclaimer Google has been adding to reviews section saying reviews aren't verified a couple times now, and a while go. But Shameem Adhikarath noticed that they are now showing it in the local maps pack.
He posted this screenshot on Twitter:
There are some local changes with Google Search I wanted to share with you all.
