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Close Competitor’s Business on Google Maps

Google maps has a major bug. You can “close” any business you wish, while the business is 100% operational.

The bug is in Google’s open approach to maps where anyone can edit results and add their own stuff. Though you can’t create a listing without real address and phone number, you can edit a lot of information about other businesses. In his blog post, Barry of SEO roundtable did a test with Microsoft. Screen shots below:

He says that the request will be most likely denied because it is Microsoft, but situation is different when it comes to the small guys.

http://www.seroundtable.com/archives/019569.html

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