#OnEBoardChat November Roundup: AI in Maps, Account Management, Monetization, Google Business Profiles

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In November OnEBoard’s weekly chat covered AI in Maps, managing multiple accounts, creator monetization and local Google Business Profiles.

Thanks to this month’s #OnEBoardChat hosts and discussion participants!

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This month we started something new. Instead of three chat questions, we’re starting the discussion with a poll. This focuses the discussion on the topic and encourages participation from folks who don’t otherwise post.

Our next chat on December 3 will be in preparation for Commitment 2024 live, which you are invited to join live on YouTube.

There will not be a #OnEBoardChat on December 24 or 31.  Happy Holidays!

Highlights from November #OnEBoardChat

November 5: AI and Google Maps

Host: Nina Trankova (@NinaTrankova)

Q1 (link): Are you using Google Maps AI tools in your car?
Q2 (link): How to plan best experiences using Google Maps AI during travel trips?
Q3 (link): Tell a story about scheduling with Google Maps AI tools?

Top Discussion

I love that it might help people making more sustainable choices. #OnEBoardChat

— Dorothée Lefering (@DoroLef) November 5, 2023

A1 I'm looking forward to the improved traffic predictions, not only to make immediate view more accurate, but for practical purposes.#OnEBoardChathttps://t.co/bYu17asVOZ pic.twitter.com/GsdU2xLgJy

— Peggy K (@PeggyKTC) November 5, 2023

Indeed, most of what we are seeing is AI. Google is expanding the generative AI now. Same with me. I have clicked the street view to navigate London and it worked perfectly. I've chosen this coffee shop on Sunday https://t.co/npJLDfoN2D
#GoogleMaps #AI #OnEBoardChat pic.twitter.com/rbQRIjYjJS

— Nina Trankova - 🇧🇬4🇺🇦OnEBoardChat (@NinaTrankova) November 5, 2023

It's mind blowing @AzlinBloor, yes! I had one day free only. I did the cruise. Now I can do the virtual Classical Bycicle Tour, immersive. And observe the stature as if I'm in front of it. #GoogleMaps #AI #OnEBoardChat pic.twitter.com/nVLstPqt2u

— Nina Trankova - 🇧🇬4🇺🇦OnEBoardChat (@NinaTrankova) November 5, 2023

A2: Google Maps Trip Planner, Create a Map,
Add Locations, Customize Categories (Icons & Colors)
Create Layers, Plan Your Itinerary (with Directions),
Book Your Hotels, Share Your Trip & Access it on Your Phone #OnEBoardChat

— Molly Youngblood (@mygeigermeister) November 5, 2023

D abord recherche du Pays, ensuite l'adresse concernée, et vous suivez les indications, flèches et suivre. C est intéressant. Nous découvrons des lieux à visiter. C est assez plaisant 😀

— Uras Brigitte (@BrigitteUras) November 5, 2023

November 12: Using multiple Google Accounts

Host: Nina Trankova (@NinaTrankova)

Poll (link): How many Google Accounts are you using?

#OnEBoardChat with one single Q today
1. How many Google Accounts are you using?
Answer the poll and add what challenges are you having👇 in comments. @peggyKTC, @mygeigermeister, @BrigitteUras, @no_substitute , @gcaltools @Masonicmoron, @MarkBarrusHypno, @DoroLef, @AdelBrown

— Nina Trankova - 🇧🇬4🇺🇦OnEBoardChat (@NinaTrankova) November 12, 2023

Top Discussion

A1. From what I've been told, it is very important to keep the account used for Google Business Profiles in good standing. It will affect the other Google products that you use and vice versa. I've also learned that it's very important to have a separate account used for…

— Mark Barrus (@MarkBarrusHypno) November 13, 2023

Exactly! And THAT is complicated further by Google's announcement that it will shortly begin to delete "inactive" accounts.

There's going to be a lot of pain when those images vanish from peoples blogs.

— Adam's Apples (@adapples) November 13, 2023

I have dozens. Mostly in different @GoogleWorkspace where I help out. All secured by my @Yubico keys and/or @Authy - Yes, biggest problem is exactly that not all accounts are allowed to use all services, looking at you @YouTube Family😭, and not all things can't be migrated.

— Kim Nilsson @NoSubstitute (@no_substitute) November 12, 2023

I use three on my mobile however on my desktop two of the three are delegates meaning I access them from a singular account to access them. If I do need to log into them to access Drive (for ex) then open via incognito. Accounts do have different photos.

— Penelope (@CharChats007) November 13, 2023

Users face a persistent issue distinguishing between their Chrome and Google profiles, impacting app functionality. To resolve, check both profiles and use distinct avatars for each – matching avatars ensure seamless operation. #TechTip #ProfileManagement

— Barbras-Artist-Pad (@BarbraArtistPad) November 13, 2023

Agree #OnEBoardChat

— Molly Youngblood (@mygeigermeister) November 12, 2023

Indeed! Add all the possible recovery options, and print out backup codes if you have 2-step verification enabled. https://t.co/xsHczSckec#OnEBoardChat

— Peggy K (@PeggyKTC) November 12, 2023

A1: I use only one Google account, however I manage my daughter's Google account because she is still a minor #OnEBoardChat

— Molly Youngblood (@mygeigermeister) November 12, 2023

November 19: Monetarily supporting creators

Host: Peggy K (@PeggyKTC)

Poll (link): How do you monetarily support content creators?

Welcome to #OnEBoardChat! Today we are discussing supporting creators, and I'd love to know what you think and your experiences. First a poll: How do you monetarily support content creators? Share why or why not in the comments.

— Peggy K (@PeggyKTC) November 19, 2023

Top Discussion

Bien merci Peggy, donc le créateur est associé au bloggeur, abonnés, adhérents publiciste etc

— Uras Brigitte (@BrigitteUras) November 19, 2023

Buy me a coffee is cool. I'm thinking how to use it for OnEBoard, our crew of Creators #SupportingCreators #OnEBoardChat https://t.co/8vcTo6hMi6 pic.twitter.com/MGru5p7c3z

— Nina Trankova - 🇧🇬4🇺🇦OnEBoardChat (@NinaTrankova) November 19, 2023

That will be interesting to follow . If the Spanish courts decide that YouTube partner is an employee, and the monetization policies the creator agreed to can't be enforced, I wouldn't be surprised if YouTube and other platforms shut down their monetization programs in Spain.

— Peggy K (@PeggyKTC) November 23, 2023

That will be interesting to follow . If the Spanish courts decide that YouTube partner is an employee, and the monetization policies the creator agreed to can't be enforced, I wouldn't be surprised if YouTube and other platforms shut down their monetization programs in Spain.

— Peggy K (@PeggyKTC) November 23, 2023

Channels that are monetizing on YouTube also get a cut of YouTube Premium revenue.

— Peggy K (@PeggyKTC) November 20, 2023

November 26: Google Business Profile Suspensions

Host: Molly Youngblood (@mygeigermeister)

Poll (link): Have you ever dealt with a suspended Google Business profile?

Welcome Today's #OnEBoardChat!

Have You Ever Dealt With A Suspended Google Business Profile?

Dealing With A Suspended Listing Can Be Frustrating And Tricky So We Would Love To Know If You Have Ever Death With One

— Molly Youngblood (@mygeigermeister) November 26, 2023

Top discussion:

I also heard that there are lots of account level suspensions for those that have problems with other Google products using the same email address. #OnEboardChat #seo

— Mark Barrus (@MarkBarrusHypno) November 26, 2023

My client suffered, traffic to their website dropped, no navigation to the location... One month difficult time!Thanks to @mygeigermeister 's support we discovered the violation: 24h working time announced on the location - in violation.#SuspendedBusinessProfiles #OnEBoardChat

— Nina Trankova - 🇧🇬4🇺🇦OnEBoardChat (@NinaTrankova) November 26, 2023

More reasons include, Geo location in business name description, multiple listings, listing as a service area and brick and mortar location, website URL that is a sub domain, phone number that doesn't call the business owner #OnEBoardChat

— Molly Youngblood (@mygeigermeister) November 26, 2023

Step 3, prepare for the reinstatement request, business owner must have two forms of documents, a current utility bill and business license that exactly matches the business name and address or service area #OnEBoardChat

— Molly Youngblood (@mygeigermeister) November 26, 2023

Step 6, Wait for a response, this is probably the most grueling part of the reinstatement because requests are processed as they are received, sometimes you may get a response within a couple of days sometimes it may take month depending on the GBP team workload #OnEBoardChat

— Molly Youngblood (@mygeigermeister) November 26, 2023