Google Map icons
If yes, it’s a good indicator that Google’s ranking algorithms consider you a “prominent business.” You are on the map. This is no different from being on a printed map listing distinctive natural features and landmarks people find and visit. Begin on Google Maps, which can bring traffic your way.
Google has developed tiny icons to symbolize types of businesses precisely,
For example,
1. Coffee cups for coffee shops
2. Knife-and-fork for restaurants
3. Car for automotive shops
4. Purse shopping bags or shopping carts for retail outlets
5. Dollar sign for banks
6. Graduation cap for colleges
7. Bed for accommodations
8. Martini glass for bars
9. Envelopes for postal stores
10. Kids for schools, and many more.
These icons are linked, and when clicked open, a traditional info bubble appears over a map containing a business’s street address, website, and phone number. Clicking on the “more info” link takes you to your free listing on Google My Business.
Factors Influencing Landmark Status
Business categories: Entertainment venues, hotels, and restaurants are more likely to be displayed, although many other business categories are also listed.
Zoom level/business density
Sometimes, Google Maps cannot always display all businesses at a particular location, or the map would be hard to read. Your business is more likely to appear if you’re located in a less dense place. Malls and multi-story office buildings will have many companies competing for room on the Google Map display, so some businesses will not get the preferred icon status.
Years in business
It’s unclear, but an older business might be preferred over a newer one.
Popularity and Links
Other miscellaneous factors applicable to Google Maps in ranking one business over another are page rank, backlinks, third-party reviews, ratings, and website traffic.
Summary
There is no doubt that Google wants to find you and your business. Talk with your webmaster and fine-tune your existing Google Maps listing for a competitive advantage. If you are far behind in this area and don’t have a Google Maps listing account, sign up now! It’s easy and powerful.
Also, see
Customer Service Map Design Google API
Custom Map Pins for Google Maps
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