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Is Google Places appropriate for an ecommerce site and blogs

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EricVallee34 last edited by

I'm working with a client that has an ecommerce site. He has e physical addresses where they work, however, neither would want customers to go to their office. Is it inappropriate to create a Google Places listing in this situation?

I'm working with another client who runs a blog for his PR agency. Is it OK to create a Google Places listing for a blog? He would welcome people to visit his agency.
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EricVallee34 @EricVallee34 last edited by

Thanks, Richard!
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Getz.pro @EricVallee34 last edited by

no
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EricVallee34 @Getz.pro last edited by

What about a blog that a PR agency creates. They have a physical address. Is it OK to create one for their blog?
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Getz.pro last edited by

If you do not have a physical address/storefront then no. Google Places are for places.
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