Google Places only for business online? Correct or not?
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Hi everybody, today i saw something in google when i searched "Blablacar", a company social to share places in cars. I saw, they are in google places, that is a correct way? What does google think about this?
Thanks so much.
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Hi Pompero99,
I believe you're asking if it's okay for non-local businesses to have Google+ Local pages. The answer is no. In order to be eligible for a Google+ Local page a business must:
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Make in-person contact with its customers
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Have a physical street address
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Have a local phone number
If a business can't say 'yes' to all 3 points, then it does not qualify.
If I've misunderstood your question, please let me know.
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