{"id":10618,"date":"2018-10-24T10:34:50","date_gmt":"2018-10-24T15:34:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.advicelocal.com\/?p=10618"},"modified":"2018-10-24T10:34:50","modified_gmt":"2018-10-24T15:34:50","slug":"plus-codes-google-maps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.advicelocal.com\/blog\/plus-codes-google-maps\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting the Gist of Plus Codes on Google Maps"},"content":{"rendered":"

What\u2019s a Plus Code? I\u2019m not referring to Google+, which has died on the vine<\/a>. If you haven\u2019t heard of Plus Codes, don\u2019t worry, you\u2019re not alone. I\u2019m going to break it down for you today. You\u2019ll learn what a Plus Code is, why it can be important, and how to find a Plus Code.<\/p>\n

Plus Codes<\/a>\u2013 a technology silently rolled out earlier this year by Google Maps \u2013 is exactly what someone without an address needs to get deliveries, register to vote, and other handy things like access emergency services. \u201c911, what\u2019s your Plus Code?\u201d Think of them as addresses everyone can pronounce and understand anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n

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What Is a Plus Code?<\/h2>\n

When you don\u2019t have a street name and number to give out, a Plus Code gives out a short code \u2013 made out of 6 or 7 letters and numbers, a town and a city \u2013 to map out an exact location, even in places with no roads. Pretty handy, isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n

How Can Plus Codes Help Businesses Get Listed?<\/h2>\n

In this day and age, there are a lot of businesses that operate online only or are serviced-based businesses and don\u2019t accept customers at their location (some because they work out of their home)<\/em>. Would you feel comfortable or does it make sense to give out your home address as your business address? Definitely not! Yet, addresses are needed for directory listings and local profiles like Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business). We\u2019re lucky because Google Business Profile (GBP) will allow us to mark an address as private.<\/p>\n

While there has been no indication that GBP and other directories will begin accepting Plus Codes as valid answers, this doesn\u2019t mean it won\u2019t happen at some point in the very near future. After all, GBP and Maps are both Google products (and Maps uses Plus Codes already), and they would be mad to not take advantage of this potential use to capitalize on Google Business Profile listings for businesses that don\u2019t have an address.<\/p>\n

Take Plus Codes for a Test Drive \u2013\u00a0Try It Yourself<\/h2>\n

While Plus Codes might not yet be accepted as an acceptable address for GBP listings, every location in the United States already has its own Plus Code. We dropped a pin on Google Maps right where our office location is and we got the following code: 47VM+3C McKinney, Texas, USA.<\/p>\n

\"Advice<\/p>\n

If you wanted to use this code to find us, just add the Plus Code to the search box on Google Maps. If you\u2019re near the place, there\u2019s no need to add an area code or a town or city.<\/p>\n

How to find a business\u2019 Plus Code:<\/h3>\n
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  1. Go to Google Maps on desktop or a smart device.<\/li>\n
  2. Drop a pin on your location, then tap on the address at the bottom of the screen to get additional details. You will see the Plus Code near the address (placement varies depending on the device being used).<\/li>\n
  3. You can also search for a specific business and see the Plus Code on their individual Map listing (as shown in the example above).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Now that you know how to find a Plus Code<\/a>, let\u2019s look at some of the things that make Plus Codes excessively convenient for everyone, from an individual to the local business.<\/p>\n

    Plus Codes Work for Everyone, Everywhere<\/h2>\n

    Not only are Plus Codes free \u2013 the technology is open-sourced! \u2013 they are also accessible offline. Users don\u2019t need a network connection to find the Plus Code, which is super handy in a remote location where you can\u2019t get a cell signal.<\/p>\n

    With the way Plus Codes work, it\u2019s easy to find the place you\u2019re looking for, as places near one another have similar Plus Codes. It\u2019s also the perfect thing to use to avoid repeat addresses like \u201c123 Main Street,\u201d which I\u2019m sure is a street in every single city and town in the country. As if that weren\u2019t impressive enough, they also work regardless of where the business is located \u2013 with the exception of certain countries. There are no borders when it comes to Plus Codes.<\/p>\n

    Plus Codes are extremely easy to identify. You will see a plus sign within the code, something like V86P+C8, Paris, for example. If there\u2019s no city or town to link it to, then you will see an area code at the beginning of the Plus Code, for example 7GXHX4HM+3C.<\/p>\n

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    Getting the Gist of Plus Codes on #Google #Maps by @BernieColeman #SEO<\/a><\/div>\n

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    What the Plus? Plus Codes, That Is<\/h3>\n

    How do you feel about Plus Codes? Do you think they will significantly impact the future of addresses and online directory listings? Let me know in the comments!<\/p>\n

    In the meantime, the Advice Local team will be keeping a close eye on Plus Codes and how we can use them to help our listing management partners when they became more mainstream. Request a demo<\/a> to learn how we can help you expand the digital footprint of local businesses online and drive more foot traffic offline!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    What\u2019s a Plus Code? I\u2019m not referring to Google+, which has died on the vine. 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