Saturday, November 18, 2006

Google Map Adds Click to Call

Posted in Google, Internet by Paul Jacob on November 18th, 2006

Google has recently added a new feature to their Google maps tool called click to call.The new addition enables users to googlemapsmake calls to buisnesses straight from Google maps.

In the past,It was easy to find phone numbers of buisnesses with google maps but you still had to use a phone to call them.Click to call feature in Google maps allows those searching for a store near their location to make a call directly from google maps itself.

For instance you may enter a location such as “Circuit City” or even a general buisness term such as Electronic store in Google maps buisness section, which will list your desired results for the location.

Then you can click the “call” button next to the phone number and that will bring up a dialog in which you must enter your phone number.After entering your phone number, you should click the “Connect for free” button.The only thing left to do is pick up your phone.

Google maps connects your phone number to the buisness establishment that you would like to call.Google is not in any way paying for your calls but rather playing the role of a speed dial service.Your searches are saved automatically for easy future calls.Currently this service is only available in the united states and is free of charge to buisnesses.


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3 Comments »

  1. John said,

    November 18, 2006 @ 10:48 pm

    Hey Paul,

    This is great now I use google maps all the time.Great to hear this news.

  2. Sri kumar said,

    November 18, 2006 @ 10:49 pm

    This is great news for all of you guys in the united states but too bad for the rest of us.Well I hope they will allow this feature in India soon.

  3. paul said,

    November 18, 2006 @ 10:52 pm

    Glad to hear you enjoyed the news john!

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