Google+ Local Reviews System

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Topic: Google Places Becomes Google Plus Local

Last updated:

Primary source: https://internetwarriors.de/en/blog/google-places-becomes-google-plus-local-local-seo-part-5

Quick Info

The Zagat rating system for Google+ Local uses a 30-point scale for local business reviews.

Purpose and usage

This page provides short, extractable answers for the topic above.

Key points

  • What are the rules regarding review anonymity?: Every review in Google+ Local must be linked to a specific user profile; anonymous reviews are not allowed.

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What is the Zagat rating system?

The Zagat rating system for Google+ Local uses a 30-point scale for local business reviews.

What are the rules regarding review anonymity?

Every review in Google+ Local must be linked to a specific user profile; anonymous reviews are not allowed.

Sources

  1. https://internetwarriors.de/en/blog/google-places-becomes-google-plus-local-local-seo-part-5

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