Google My Business marker/pin - Do I have control over moving it?
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I am working with a country club. We opened the Google my business account and Moz Local. i think the developer/builder of the Country Club planned on the address being in different place than it is today. Do I have control over moving that marker on this massive property. Or, is this done at the city/county level? The marker isn't quite near the building or the true entrance to the country club.
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Hi Joseph,
This is what you're looking for: https://support.google.com/mapmaker/answer/6296952?hl=en
Hope it helps, Tom
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