Google Places pages are primarily for local businesses, but they also provide useful information about cities, neighborhoods, points of interest, and transit stops. You can view a site in the Places Directory simply by going to Google Maps and entering a search term.

When the results appear, you will have several results with representative pins on the map. When you hover over a pin, a window will appear with a "Learn More" link. This link will take you to a page in the Places Directory for that local business or location.

So when you go to the Google Places Directory and buy google business reviewsfill in your information, it will automatically appear in Google Maps and Google Local Search listings. So no matter what platform your customer uses to find you, they will be able to find you.

What else can I do with Google Places?

Google also announced several changes along with the rebranding of Google Places. Key ones include: the ability to define service areas for your business and the ability to use customized QR codes (more on what that is in a minute).