Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour - eviltoast
Google Maps is testing a new ad format that gives users the option to add a stop for a sponsored location during navigation.
  • tiredofsametab@kbin.run
    66·
    5 months ago

    I get the feeling, but if the business has no say in getting recommended, aren’t you just punishing businesses that may not even know this program exists? That would suck for very small businesses.

    Edit: my brain was thinking recommendations not paid ads so please disregard.

    • Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.worldEnglish
      31·
      5 months ago

      Google isn’t going to promote small businesses that have no say. Google isn’t putting these ads up for fun. They do it because businesses pay them to.

    • Skankboot@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      13·
      5 months ago

      It’s an ad, not a recommendation. As far as I know, Google doesn’t just serve ads for businesses that don’t pay for them.