• Google’s phone app no longer searches Google Maps

    Google's search-infused phone app was touted as a major feature a few years ago.

  • Google Maps Bug Places Business With Different Addresses In Same Map Pin

    Joy Hawkins shared a very unusual bug with Google Maps where it places businesses with different addresses in the same location in the same map pin area. It just drops these map pins in one address when they are not located by that map pin.Joy Hawkins posted on X calling this a "new spamming technique." She added in the Local Search Forums, "I've seen this several times in the last few weeks." "People are noticing that several businesses with completely different addresses are all now showing up...

  • How Much Data Does Google Maps Use?

    How much data does Google Maps use? About 5 MB per hour on average. Below, I’ll show you how much data Google Maps typically uses and give you tips to manage data usage effectively. How Much Data Does Google Maps Use? A rough estimate is that Google Maps consumes approximately 5 MB of data per […]

  • OTM Open Thread 3/28: It is Thursday

    Happy Opening Day! In, checks notes, just over 12 hours the Red Sox take on the Seattle Mariners. 10:10 PM ET. LOL. Full Throttle indeed. Brayan Bello makes his first Opening Day start of hopefully many. The Run Prevention Unit hits the field. All teams (except the Dodgers and Padres) are 0-0. Look, no one thinks this is a championship year. But let’s not drop 10 games under .500 to kick things off and watch the team try to crawl back. Talk about what you want and be good to one another.

  • How to open an Apple Maps URL from a screenshot in macOS

    The macOS Photos app uses AI to detect details like addresses in images. Here's how to open the addresses in Apple Maps. Apple Maps If you've ever browsed maps online in a web browser, such as to use mapping sites like MapQuest, you may have taken screenshots of a location's address for later use. Apple's macOS Photos and Preview apps can sense information, such as the text of an address, in screenshots you've taken. There's also a variety of ways you can manipulate text in...

  • OTM Open Thread 3/27: It is Wednesday

    Happy Wednesday. Well, after months of speculation and countless MLB insiders projecting Jordan Montgomery to the Red Sox the last big name pitcher on the market has signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks. For potentially a one-year deal. Is Montgomery a clear #1 ace-caliber pitcher? No. Did the Red Sox really let a one year deal pass them by when the starting rotation is, with the most optimistic upside included, merely fine? Yes. It’s stunning. Good thing trading Mookie gave the team so much...

  • Google Marketing Live 2024 opens registration

    Scheduled for May 21st, this must-attend conference for PPC marketers will focus on the latest Google Ads innovations and strategies for harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to supercharge business growth.

  • Drawing a Radius on Google Maps: Easy Guide

    Google Maps doesn’t natively support drawing a radius within the app. However, I found a handy workaround through a third-party tool. Let me show you: How to Draw a Radius on Google Maps Drawing a radius on Google Maps isn’t currently possible. However, using the workaround in this guide, you can visualize and analyze geographic […]

  • How to Fix Google Maps API Error: RefererNotAllowedMapError

    A common stumbling block I’ve encountered as a web developer is the Google Maps API error: RefererNotAllowedMapError. Getting it is always frustrating, so I dug deep for a solution. I’ll give you a detailed step-by-step guide on how to fix it. But first: What is The Google API Error: RefererNotAllowedMapError? It’s a Google Maps API […]

  • Google Marketing Live 2024 registration opens

    Google's premier event for PPC marketers is scheduled for May 21, featuring keynote discussions focused on driving business growth.

  • How To Turn Off Tolls on Google Maps: Easy Guide

    If you’re wondering how to turn off tolls on Google Maps, this article is for you. I’ll guide you through the process step by step, so say goodbye to unexpected toll charges and hello to a stress-free journey. Let’s start! How To Turn Off Tolls on Google Maps After pressing the back button, you should […]

  • How to Show County Lines on Google Maps [Easy]

    In my personal and professional travels, I frequently need to identify county boundaries to understand where I am. This led me to discover how to show county lines on Google Maps. I’ll show you every step in this piece. Let’s begin. Step-by-Step Guide to Viewing County Lines By default, Google Maps doesn’t display clear county […]