How to use GOOG 411 for map search results

Posted By kmb40

This guide is part of the GOOG 411 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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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