Google Maps Now Highlights Nearby Products When Searching Local Businesses

When searching on Google Maps, users will now see highlighted similar or relevant products from nearby stores, the company announced recently. 

As Google put it:

“Now, you can search in Google Maps for items like pickleball rackets, board games, ice cream makers, and more to find nearby stores that have them in stock so you can pick up what you need, stat.”

See It In Action

The feature is now live and can be seen on active search results. Just search for an item name or type of product and see nearby stores selling those items or similar alternatives. 

If you find something you like, you can easily select the item and get directions to pick it up immediately. 

Though the feature is going to be rolled out to more types of products soon, it is currently limited to home goods, electronics, clothing, and grocery items. 

You can see an example below:

How To Get Your Products Highlighted

Google chooses which products to show based on uploaded product and business details from Google Merchant Center. GMC lets you upload your inventory and have it shown on Google Search, Shopping, and now Google Maps. If you want your products to be highlighted to nearby shoppers, now is the time to set up your account and ensure all your product details are accurate and up to date.