Now businesses can put more info in their Apple Maps listings.
Businesses can also take advantage of something called Showcases, a feature that lets companies list special offers, seasonal menus, product discounts, and more. Business Connect is available globally starting today, while Showcases is now available to all businesses in the US and will launch in other countries in the “coming months.”, Apple’s still not getting rid of its Yelp integration, as Apple Maps will still surface photos, reviews, and menus hosted by Yelp.
to provide basic information about a business, photos, reviews, and ratings. While this relied on data from sites like Yelp, TripAdvisor, and Foursquare, the new system gives companies more control over their information. That not only helps business owners better promote their companies, but it’s also a plus for users, as we won’t always have to guess whether a listing’s information is up to date.
Apple benefits from Business Connect as well, as it strengthens the company’s information database, better positioning itself as competition for Google and Facebook, which also have business listings. While Google has long offered ways for businesses to customize their listings on both
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