Google is testing displaying a round map pin that has a business photo in the pin itself. This is supposedly working on some Google Maps devices when you request directions.
Khushal Bherwani posted a screenshot on Twitter - I tried to replicate this on my iPhone with the Google Maps app in New York and it would not work. Here is his screenshot:
Here are more screenshots:
@b4k_khushal & @rustybrick yes I have noticed Google direction shows a rounded image business pin on the map. pic.twitter.com/TkvWSThSjP
— Anuj thaker (@Anuj_Thaker03) January 11, 2023
Even more of a reason to make sure the photos on your business listings look professional.
Forum discussion at Twitter.
