May 28, 2020 16:00:00

A new function that allows you to make online reservations and quotes for restaurants directly from Google Maps and Search

Local time May 27, 2020, Google will make online reservations and online quotes from ``

Business Profile '' displayed on Google Maps and Google Search for the purpose of supporting SMEs suffering from the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic Added a new feature that will allow you to.

Google's new tools help businesses during COVID-19
https://www.blog.google/outreach-initiatives/small-business/new-tools-help-businesses-during-covid-19/

The new feature added by Google is that you can add 'attributes' for online courses, online reservations, and online quotes to the 'business profile' displayed on Google maps and Googe search. In the example below, you can see that a button called 'BOOK ONLINE' to book online courses has been added to the details section of the business profile of the yoga fitness club that added the attribute of 'online reservation'. ..

Bookings received using this new function can be

linked with business calendar management software services such as Google Calendar, Booksy , WellnessLiving , and Zooty .

In addition, a new attribute of 'donation to companies' can be added. The attributes 'Buy gift card' and 'Donate' are added to the business profile as shown below. 'Corporate Donations' are available in 18 countries, including Italy, Spain, and Japan, and you can pay with PayPal or GoFundMe , an online crowdfunding platform.

In addition, it is now possible to request 'takeout' or 'delivery' from the business profile in order to respond to the surge in demand for delivery and takeout. In addition, you can also check the services offered by each restaurant, such as 'Curveside Pickup (a service that receives ordered items online at the store's private parking lot)' and 'Non-contact delivery' from your business profile.

According to a survey conducted by Google in collaboration with SME support company Connected Commerce Council, `` In the COVID-19 pandemic, if there were no digital tools, the business would have to be closed or reduced, '' American small and medium Companies have reached 31%. For this reason, Google said, 'We have added new features to support the business of small businesses.' We emphasize the attitude of supporting online courses and delivery services that can reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection from the technology side.