Address not recognized in Yahoo Local
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Hey everyone,
I'm working with a client to get their Yahoo listing all setup. The problem is that they're located in a fairly new industrial complex that looks like it hasn't been added to Yahoo's map data. I'm unable to create a listing for them because Yahoo doesn't recognize the address as valid.
How long does it take for Yahoo to update their map data for newly constructed areas? Is there anyway to speed to process along (maybe something similar to Google Map Maker where users can suggest updates)?
Does anyone know any workarounds or solutions for a problem like this?
Thanks!
Tim
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Good luck with this Tim. Thanks for letting us know what you did.
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Thanks for the help, Chris and Mariam! Through the link that Chris shared, I ended up at https://mapreporter.navteq.com which looks to be Yahoo's version of Google Map Maker. This looked really promising at first until I realized that you can't make any edits in the United States (see attached image). In fact, you can't make any edits in any major country throughout the world. Le sigh.
I ended submitting a request to the Yahoo Local support team about what to do in a situation like this. I'll follow up here again if I ever hear back from them.
Thanks again for the advice!
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Hi Tim,
I have not personally had to deal with a situation like yours in relation to Yahoo. Chris has made a good suggestion. I'll add this link:
I would try signing into the client's account from there and see if you can get direct contact with Yahoo that way. Sorry not to have a better solution, but I don't have enough practical experience with a brand new building + Yahoo maps. If you do get through and get a response from their team, I'd appreciate it if you return here with an update. Good luck!
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Hello,Looking in the map section of the yahoo map if you select the cog there is a suggestions area which leads to the following page - http://yahoo.uservoice.com/forums/186490-us-maps
I presume this ties into the local listing and no idea on time scale for this and would recommend getting in touch with yahoo for the listing more direct if possible.
Hope this helps.
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