Google is always testing out new features in its apps to enhance user experience. Now, it has been seen that the company is experimenting with a new layout that displays a local listing carousel in the footer section on the Google Maps view. It will allow users to keep the local listings in view after they have clicked on a specific listing to expand its local knowledge panel.
This interesting Google Maps interface experiment was first spotted by Andy Simpson, a local search expert. Andy Simpson shared on Twitter that the company is probably testing this feature with a small set of users. According to Simpson, GMB (Google My Business) carousel is being added to Google Maps.
Google My Business is a search listing tool through which Google promote businesses information along with relevant search results. Andy Simpson stated that it worked for various locations as well as different queries. You may not be able to replicate this, however, Andy Simpson shared a GIF on Twitter showing how it works.
If you are on the test, and when you will search for something on Google Maps, you will see a local listing carousel in the footer section of the Google Maps view. Moreover, clicking on a specific pin marker will display you the local businesses in that area.
The new feature will be useful for a lot of users, and will be beneficial for local companies as well. You can check your Google Maps if you are on the test or not. Google has not yet confirmed whether the company is working on this feature or not.
Unfortunately, we are not yet sure when the feature will be rolled out for general public, or if the company will ever introduce this functionality for all users. However, we can surely say that it will be an interesting way to keep the local listings in view after you have clicked on a specific listing to expand its local knowledge panel.
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This interesting Google Maps interface experiment was first spotted by Andy Simpson, a local search expert. Andy Simpson shared on Twitter that the company is probably testing this feature with a small set of users. According to Simpson, GMB (Google My Business) carousel is being added to Google Maps.
Google My Business is a search listing tool through which Google promote businesses information along with relevant search results. Andy Simpson stated that it worked for various locations as well as different queries. You may not be able to replicate this, however, Andy Simpson shared a GIF on Twitter showing how it works.
If you are on the test, and when you will search for something on Google Maps, you will see a local listing carousel in the footer section of the Google Maps view. Moreover, clicking on a specific pin marker will display you the local businesses in that area.
The new feature will be useful for a lot of users, and will be beneficial for local companies as well. You can check your Google Maps if you are on the test or not. Google has not yet confirmed whether the company is working on this feature or not.
Unfortunately, we are not yet sure when the feature will be rolled out for general public, or if the company will ever introduce this functionality for all users. However, we can surely say that it will be an interesting way to keep the local listings in view after you have clicked on a specific listing to expand its local knowledge panel.
🧐 GMB carousel on Google Maps... probably a test, but spotted this in the wild yesterday 👇🏻— Andy Simpson (@ndyjsimpson) July 2, 2020
🔗https://t.co/Arx9y41RnH#localseo #googlemaps @rustybrick @localuniv
It worked for multiple locations and different queries. pic.twitter.com/D76uDI4wbR
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