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Link to Google Places, or Google Maps?

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GravitateMCC last edited by

On our contact page, we offer a link to view Google Maps for directions. I'm wondering should we be linking to our Google Places page instead, or just stick with the Google Map link?

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MiriamEllis Subject Expert last edited by

I'm so glad to hear that helped! Good luck!
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GravitateMCC last edited by

Great discussions in the comments. Thanks for sharing, it helps..

Regards,

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MiriamEllis Subject Expert last edited by

Hello William, Thank you for coming to Q&A with your question, which is a good one! By coincidence, Mike Blumenthal and I just had a conversation regarding this which he eventually turned into a blog post. I think it will be well worth your reading: http://blumenthals.com/blog/2012/01/24/google-places-myth-linking-to-your-places-page/ Definitely read all the comments on it, too. If you have any questions after reading that, please do return. Miriam
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