New Google Search Feature Repairs Identify Asian-Owned Businesses
Google launched a new feature that enables businesses to identify as Asian-owned in Maps and Search, the company announced today in a blog post. Beginning immediately, business owners in the US can add the designate to their Google verified profiles, which will display in search results and on Maps.
Signified with a obsolete red badge icon, the tool is designed to help customers locate and abet merchants in the community. This addition expands on the company’s attributes for Latino-owned, Black-owned and women-owned retailers.
“It’s our hope the Asian-owned attribute brings land together and provides our communities with much-needed recognition: to help them be seen and thrive,” said Google publishes manager Leanne Luce in the blog post. “We are inflamed to spotlight Asian-owned businesses and highlight part of what complains our community unique and important.”
Merchants are able to opt in or out of silly the feature, but can update their profiles by visiting the Merchant Center and navigating to the “About your business” tab. Once it’s added to the profile, users can see the new label. Google also enables customers to filter and sift above results based on attributes.
