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Last week we looked at the importance of data aggregators<\/a> for syndicating business information. Well, today we\u2019re continuing the data submissions theme with a focus on navigation and mapping apps.<\/p>\n

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Mapping Apps and In-Dash Navigation Solutions Are Essential<\/h2>\n

This week we want to talk with you about the importance of submitting a business\u2019 data to in-dash navigation solutions and mapping apps. As a local marketer, we\u2019re sure Google Maps and Apple Maps stay top of mind for you<\/a> \u2013 and the local businesses you represent \u2013 but there are many more mapping solutions out there.<\/p>\n

For instance, with over 140 million users<\/a>, Waze should be a priority, along with TomTom and Garmin. Plus, today most car manufacturers (Ford, BMW, etc.) have their own in-dash navigation \u2013 they need to be considered too.<\/p>\n

There are many challenges for a local business working to reach these solutions on its own. That\u2019s why partnering with a business listing management service like Advice Local is so important. Through our listing management solution, we syndicate business information to these powerful mapping platforms. And we include it for free.<\/p>\n

So why do users like Waze so much? It\u2019s the access to crowd-sourced information in real time. Waze users submit traffic jams, speed traps and accidents when they see them. Waze immediately shares this data with users traveling that same route, providing alternate driving directions when possible.<\/p>\n

This collaborative approach has become so popular that Apple Maps and even Google Maps are trying to provide a similar experience. While they\u2019ve not yet achieved the Waze community-minded spirit, their crowdsourcing functionality is constantly improving.<\/p>\n

Why Is Data Accuracy in Mapping Apps Important?<\/h2>\n

Now imagine for a moment that your client\u2019s local business data can\u2019t be found on Waze \u2013 or that what\u2019s listed is no longer accurate. Think about customers who arrive at the business location only to find it\u2019s closed \u2013 or no longer there. These frustrated customers can then submit this information to Waze.<\/p>\n

In turn, the next customers requesting directions to the business may receive this bad data. Just how many customers will this local business miss out on? Thankfully, this can all be solved with a listing management solution that submits to a comprehensive network of mapping apps.<\/p>\n

At Advice Local, we include submissions to the most popular mapping apps and in-dash navigation solutions for every local business submitted through our solution \u2013 and it\u2019s included for free. We will ensure your local business clients get found in Apple Maps, Bing and many more important data sources that make up the Local Search Ecosystem.<\/p>\n

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Why Local Businesses Need #Mapping App Solutions by @BernieColeman via @Advice_Local #SEO<\/a><\/div>\n

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Our Listing Management Solution Makes Map Submissions Easy<\/h2>\n

If you want help submitting your local clients\u2019 map data to the important mapping apps, the Advice Local partner dashboard is the solution for you. You can also rely on us to assist with directory submissions, data aggregators and more. To try it for yourself, request a demo<\/a> today. Call (214) 310-1356<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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