Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour (Update)
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Google Maps is testing a new ad format that gives users the option to add a stop for a sponsored location during navigation.
  • Blue0x@programming.devEnglish
    581·
    6 months ago

    The moment this starts happening to me, I’m going to start giving every single sponsored stop I see a 1 star review.

    • HootinNHollerin@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      5 months ago

      Excellent idea. I give gas stations that play loud video ads 1 star and don’t go back. I give places that ask for a tip for a to-go order 1 star as well

    • tiredofsametab@kbin.run
      66·
      6 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·
        6 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·
        6 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.