Google adds search and map support to its "My Business" app

Google has released an updated version of its My Business application to allow users to share service areas and information about their business via Maps and Search, increasing their chances of being discovered.

My Business of Google is a free tool for businesses and organizations, created to help them manage their online presence in Google.

"With this update, we hope to put you in touch with potential customers in your service areas so that customers get the services they need and find new customers," said Chief Tom Pritchard. of product, my company, in a blog on Tuesday.

Because service areas vary from company to company, users can also configure their service areas by adding specific postal codes or the cities they cover.

"By taking into account the changes each business undergoes, these settings can be adjusted as needed - so you do not have to worry about being stuck in a specific area," Pritchard said.

The company will guide new users throughout the configuration process by offering prompts for local service area businesses. Existing users of My Business would now be able to edit their business information from the dashboard of the application.

"You will notice that" service areas "and" showcase addresses "can now be changed separately.If an address does not apply to your business, you can delete easily, "added Pritchard.

The application was first published in June 2014.

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