How to use GOOG 411 for map search results
Posted By kmb40 June 23, 2010 03:50 pm List View Grid View

This guide is part of the GOOG 411 series

Guides in this series:

1. How to use GOOG 411 for map search results
2. How to use GOOG 411 for voice search results
 3. How to use googles GOOG 411 service




Make: Google

Model / Product: GOOG 411

Version: 6/23/2010

Objective / Info: Use GOOG 411 to search for a business name and location and have a link to google maps sent to your cell phone via SMS.


1
Dial 1-800-GOOG-411 from any phone cell or old fashioned phone.

  Note :This feature is not available to old fashioned landline phones.

2
You should be prompted for the business name and city or state the business is in.

  Note :You may also be asked to provide a category. e.g. bank Or to key in a zip code

3
State these details clearly and results should be returned in the following fashion. 1 business name in business location. 2 Different business name in different business location.

4
As these results are being returned, say "map it"

  Note :You need to say this prior to being connected to any one of the listings.

5
You should receive a text message in the following format "message number: Search for [requested name] near [request location]: http://m.google.com/xxxxxx "

6
Clicking on this link should take you to google maps with the search results plotted on the map.

  Note :When searching by category returned results may be based on your location during the time of the search

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