Being held hostage by Google
I recently started a new business.
I went online with Google to have my business location indicated on the Google Map.
They needed to validate me so they mailed a postcard with a PIN to my physical address.
Later that day, I checked and saw that my new businesses was correctly identified on the map. Sweet success!!!
So far, so good.
Then, my business disappeared from Google Map.
I have since received three telephone calls from someone at Google trying to sell me a higher placement in Google searches.
I tell them that my business is community oriented and that I do not need to give them money to have my placement "optimized" and I ask what happened to my business icon on the Google map.
Each of the three times, we got immediatly disconnected.
I would hate to think that Google is violating
it's own manifesto: Don't be evil
Two thoughts...
#1) - Google is holding my business hostage -- what they promise to be a free service doesn't happen unless I give them money for the enhanced service and
#2) - My business is registered with the
Federal Do Not Call list. Google placed a sales solicitation call in direct violation of the Federal Telecommunications Statutes.
If that is not a minor definition of evil, I do not know what is.
Shame on you Google!
Posted by DaveH at March 11, 2014 2:28 PM