Adding Google Map Reviews to your Competitors App can be a bit of a process, but it's totally doable. Here's how you can add them manually if the Discover feature doesn't automatically find what you're looking for. Let's break it down step-by-step:
Step 1: Find the Location on Google Maps
- First up, head over to Google Maps.
- Search for the location you're interested in. It could be any business or place.
- Once you've found it, copy the name of the place exactly as it appears on Google Maps.
Step 2: Retrieve the Place ID
- Next, you'll need to get the Place ID. For this, visit the Google Places API.
- Here, paste the name you copied from Google Maps into the search bar.
- A dropdown will appear with a list of locations. Choose the correct one that matches your search.
- After selecting, the Place ID for the location will be displayed. It's a unique alphanumeric code, something like ChIJZayc7ZyN44kRHTInme3FSiM. Copy this Place ID.
Step 3: Create the Review URL
- Now, it's time to create the URL for the Google Map review.
- Start with this format: https://www.google.com/maps/?q=place_id:
- Add your copied Place ID to the end of this URL. So it'll look something like: https://www.google.com/maps/?q=place_id:ChIJZayc7ZyN44kRHTInme3FSiM.
Step 4: Add to Your Competitors App
- Finally, take this complete URL and add it to the review section in your Competitors App.
And voila! You've manually added a Google Map review to your Competitors App. Remember, this method is a bit roundabout, but it gets the job done when the automated tools don't pick up what you need.