When will all of Google Maps be the same again?

[bajaseo]

As many of you are aware that the pigeon update was only applied to the new Google maps resulting in very different search results for Google local business. When you search for a business on old Google maps then you get totally different results vs the new Google maps. Some businesses totally disappeared completely from the search results. I have done my research and found out that it's because the new Algo was only applied to the new maps. Also new algo does not apply to other countries.

Well the reason I posted this topic is because I have noticed that all the new Google Business listings I am verifying for my clients are all being put under the old Google maps and not the new ones. They come up fine when searching from old maps but not the new ones. I understand Google has not rolled out the pigeon on all data centers but why? Will Google eventually roll out the update to old maps? Since Google is adding businesses to old google maps then what's the point of even adding new listings?

[MiriamEllis]

Hi BajaSEO,

I would recommend that you start here: http://moz.com/blog/pigeon-advice-from-local-seos

Pay particular attention to Linda Buquet's comments and then follow them here:

http://localsearchforum.catalystemarketing.com/google-local-important/21886-pigeon-analysis-new-insights-about-crazy-google.html

I believe this is what you are asking about, and I suggest you read that whole thread on Linda's forum. It's 5 or so pages long, but I recommend you follow through on the whole thing.  It's the best conversation I have seen regarding the differences between the classic and new Google Maps and reading it should at least confirm what you are experiencing. The results are in flux, likely due to rotating data centers, but as to when this would change, I'm afraid only Google can say.

[MiriamEllis]

Hi Matt-Antonio - if you re-read the original question, BajaSEO is asking about pigeon, not penguin. A whole different animal. Maybe you have some pigeon-related experience to share?

[MattAntonino]

There are so many problems with the original question I'm not even sure I know how to start to respond. I'll give it a go.

I think you need to do some more research. First, Penguin wasn't just for Maps results. We had a LOT of big changes for clients in the organic results. You also said that the "new algo does not apply to other countries." - I'm unsure where you got this info but it's 100% incorrect.

We have built new maps in the last few weeks that rank almost immediately. If a client needs a map, build it. Then rank it.