Posted on August 3, 2022
Google Adds a Tag to Identify Asian-Owned Businesses in Search and Maps
Jasmine Hicks, The Verge, August 3, 2022
Google is adding a label to help searchers easily find businesses that self-identify as Asian-owned. {snip}
In July 2020, Google introduced its label to focus searches seeking Black-owned businesses, in September 2021, Google added a Latino-owned tag, and most recently in June, the company added LGBTQ-led businesses {snip} Asian-owned businesses will be identified by a red and orange flower.
Like we’ve seen with the other tags, now searchers can easily find Asian-owned businesses through a Google search and via Google Maps. Business owners who have already created a verified business listing with Google can add the label by opting in, and can also opt-out at any time.
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