How can I get an organization to show up on google maps?

February 2, 2010 9:39 PM

How can I get an organization to appear on Google Maps when looking at an area, rather than just when you searched for it?

We're registered with Google and our location shows up if you search for us, but when looking at our spot on the map there's no label, whereas some of the surrounding businesses are labeled.

posted by aniola to Computers & Internet (7 answers total)

How long ago did you register it? I imagine Google takes some time to update the graphics on their tiles.
posted by Jimbob at 9:54 PM on February 2, 2010

I wonder if you have to pay for that higher level of visibility?
posted by Chocolate Pickle at 10:54 PM on February 2, 2010

You filled out one of these? Google Local Business Center
posted by birdherder at 11:27 PM on February 2, 2010 [1 favorite]

Best answer: I think you're referring to the "landmark icons" discussed here. If so, there appears to be no quick and easy way to get your organization included.
posted by Knappster at 11:39 PM on February 2, 2010 [1 favorite]

birdherder has it.
posted by Kerasia at 3:36 AM on February 3, 2010

Response by poster: Kerasia, your link links to this page...?
posted by aniola at 10:00 AM on February 3, 2010

she's referring to the link that birdhearder supplied - she's linking to his comment.
posted by defcom1 at 2:32 PM on February 3, 2010