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How does Google Maps make Money ?

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Discovering the Revenue Streams of Google Maps



Google maps with over a billion users monthly, 5 million active apps using 20 petabytes of data is considered synonymous to World Maps. 

Google earns nearly 279 billion dollars annually , in which Ad Revenue accounts to more than 81% . Maps generates about 3 Billion dollars, so come let's explore how a free to use app manages to make money. 


Ads Sense

Google charges companies to advertise while the companies get the benefit of brand exposure to the millions of people that use Google products

Along the right side of the search results screen are a number of small advertisements for Boston-based businesses, hotels, restaurants, and links to other sites selling hard-copy maps of the city. This type of paid advertising is the primary way in which Google earns its revenue.


Business Listings


Google offers businesses the option to showcase their distinctive logos on maps in lieu of generic icons, provided they pay a fee. For instance, Hilton can have its iconic "H" logo featured on every map, deviating from the typical bed icon associated with hotels. 

While not every user on Google Maps may translate into a direct business transaction, the platform serves as a valuable avenue for advertising and fostering brand recognition.


API 

Google Maps provides an API for embedding maps on external websites and offers a global business locator for organizations across numerous countries.

Google Maps Platform caters to diverse industries seeking navigation, tracking, and mapping solutions. Ride-sharing companies utilize it to connect apps, facilitating real-time tracking for efficient customer-driver communication. Similarly, trucking or delivery firms leverage Google Maps to monitor fleet trucks, analyze trips, and enhance operational efficiency.

Companies like UBER, Airbnb and even Pokemon Go use Google API to integrate the Google Maps into their services. 


Geolocation Data Licensing

Google Maps accumulates extensive geolocation data, encompassing traffic patterns and user behavior. This valuable data may be licensed to third parties, including government agencies, urban planners, and businesses, serving diverse purposes such as traffic analysis, city planning, and market research.







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