Google and Yelp appear to have suspended the ability to post reviews for some crisis pregnancy centers listed on those platforms, which some activists say could prevent them from providing accurate information about the centers which are known for attempting to persuade women seeking abortions to not get them. Google appears to have also suspended the ability to post reviews of some abortion providers like Planned Parenthood. The suspension of the ability to post reviews was first noticed by… Source link
Read More »Google Maps review moderation detailed as Yelp reports thousands of violations
Google explains how it keeps user-created reviews on Google Maps free of fraud and abuse in a new blog post and accompanying video. Like many platforms dealing with moderation at scale, Google says it uses a mix of automated machine learning systems as well as human operators. The details come amidst growing scrutiny of user reviews on sites like Google Maps and Yelp, where businesses have been hit with bad reviews for implementing COVID-related health and safety measures (including mask… Source link
Read More »Google Looks For More Crowdsourced Photos And Reviews To Better Compete With Yelp
Google Maps is adding “Photo Updates,” a way of sharing experiences and highlights with photos. Google Google Maps wants to help small businesses — while also better positioning itself as a one-stop shop for those looking for reviews and photos on local establishments. The company today announced the “Local Love challenge,” which is Google Maps’ first nationwide challenge, rallying users to leave helpful reviews, photos and updates across the… Source link
Read More »Alibaba, Apple, Intel, Pool, Yelp And More
TipRanks 3 Monster Growth Stocks That Can Charge Forward in 2021 With 2020 winding down, there’s a growing belief that 2021 is going to be a growth year for the stock markets. The US elections have returned a divided government, one unlikely to have the broad majorities – or the broad support – needed to enact wide-ranging reform legislation from either the right or left, and that bodes well for the economy generally.The COVID vaccines are entering distribution, and while new anti-virus… Source link
Read More »