2019: Within four years of launching, Google’s Local Guides program attracted 120 million members in 24,000 global locations. 2023: 150 million Local Guides had signed up to participate.

Google Maps is about to open itself up, and potentially help improve local roadways in the process. It could even potentially predict traffic congestion. How, you might ask?

Google Maps is packed with features that aren't always obvious, but CNET has uncovered some of the best ones. These are tips you'll want to keep in your back pocket.

Google said, "No action is required on your part, but if you do not want your ads to show up on Google Maps, you can stop your Local Services ads. Please note that this will also stop your ads on ...

Google is rolling out Local Services Ads on its Maps app, starting with iOS, to help advertisers generate more leads directly from the navigation platform. Why it matters. This expansion brings ...

“Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Bing Maps combined make up 20% of default local search platforms. This reinforces the importance of ensuring you’re optimizing for both map packs and organic ...

Google says it uncovered thousands of illegitimate listings, including for fake businesses, on Google Maps and has announced a lawsuit against the alleged scammers behind the fraud. The lawsuit ...

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — Channel 9 was at Michael Drye’s Kannapolis home when a driver using directions from Google Maps took a right turn into his driveway. Drye said drivers often try to get to ...

Google is now testing a new user experience for maps in the Google Search local panel section. Normally when you click on the map in the local knowledge panel, you are taken into Google Maps. Now ...

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