Google Places

Google places was a great idea google started a few years ago, but even after a few years they are struggling to have success with it.

Since Google is giving high weight to Google places and is placing it on the front page of many of searches, many people are trying to get their information on there.

The thing I find most interesting is that after years Google is still struggling big time in making Google places a true success. Many times I try to use it to get information on how to get somewhere and find the information to be wrong.

My listing with Google Places is very screwed up. I have done everything I should to get Google the correct info and if you look below the address is the address of a vacation rental company, but not the address for Kolea, the phone number is of a different company that does not manage at Kolea, and one of the photos is not of Kolea. I have entered all the correct info in my Google Places account, uploaded a video, and added an array of pictures, but they never pick it up.

One thing I do give credit to Google for is they are trying their best to get it right. I recently got a call from Google asking about my Google Places listing and if I physically have an office there. Bringing the human factor into things gives them a better chance at success. Has anyone else gotten the call? Stay tuned and I will let you know if they get my listing correct.