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Google Maps Bug Misplaces Business Pins for Service Area Businesses

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Google Maps is placing some service area business pins in the ocean instead of at correct locations.

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SERoundtable reports a Google Maps bug that's placing pins for service area businesses in the middle of the ocean, particularly affecting those that don't publicly list their business address on their Google Business Profile. The issue appears to be localized to a subset of businesses using the service area model rather than a physical storefront.

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