Google is indexing Google Maps search results pages for certain 'near me' queries, contrary to its established policy against indexing such result pages. This indexing allows users to find local restaurant results directly listed in Google Search, which is reflected in the URL leading to google.com/maps/search/restaurants+near+me/. The presence of these maps URLs in search rankings follows traditional local packs and indicates a significant change in how Google is presenting search results.
Google Search is currently indexing and ranking Google Maps search results pages for certain 'near me' queries, potentially unintentionally bypassing its usual indexing restrictions.
When a user searches for 'restaurants near me,' the Google Maps results appear directly in Google Search, leading to mapping results listed at google.com/maps/search/restaurants+near+me/.
This change allows Google Maps search result pages to rank on the Search Engine Results Page (SERP), directly competing with traditional local pack results.
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