How best to move a pin

Google Maps tips & tricks
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When you see a misplaced pin on Google Maps there are four ways to move it. In this post, I will explain how to decide which method to use.

The 4 methods are:

Method #1: Just drag the pin

Path: Suggest an edit | Change name or other detail | Click/tap Update location on map

Method #2: Report Moved to a new location

Path: Suggest an edit | Close or remove | Moved to a new location

Method #3: Send feedback

Path: Edit the map | Your opinions about Maps

Method #4: Just edit the location/address text field

Path: Suggest an edit | Change name or other detail | Edit text under Location

If you are not familiar with all the methods, please follow the paths mentioned above to find them.

To figure out which method to use, you need to consider the steps:

If the street name and house number are correct and you only need to move the pin a short distance to better show where the building or entrance is located THEN use method #1. Just drag the pin.

If the business has actually moved to a new street address THEN use method #2. Report the place moved to a new location under Close or remove. Please never use method #4.

If Suggest an edit is not available for the pin THEN use method #3.

That’s it!

Morten

If you have Streetview with the pins superimposed as shown here, you can easily evaluate if the pins are located correctly. The pin of restaurant to the right is perfectly positioned just above the door. The left pin could be moved 1-2 meter further to the left to reflect where the entrance is.
If you have Streetview with the pins superimposed as shown here, you can easily evaluate if the pins are located correctly. The pin of restaurant to the right is perfectly positioned just above the door. The left pin could be moved 1-2 meter further to the left to reflect where the entrance is.1253×673 159 KB

See this post for a discussion on placing the pin at the center of buildings with more than one business.

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An extra tip:

If you need to move a pin to another building nearby you can consider using method #4 to select the correct house number.

Just be aware that the pin location will jump to the new address. So you may need to fine-tune the position should you want it to be right at the entrance.

Cheers

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Buena sugerencia :+1: @MortenCopenhagen

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To jest :+1: .

Pytanie

To dla każdego przewodnika google do naniesienia?

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Very interesting tips @MortenCopenhagen

Let’s hope one of these works for me.

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