Let\u2019s have a look at everything in detail. Google changed to handle the Covid-19 pandemic.<\/strong><\/p>\n On the Google homepage, users see the \u201cDo the Five<\/em>\u201d campaign. This is done to raise awareness of simple steps that can help people in reducing the spread of the Covid-19. The World Health Organization has given these pieces of advice.<\/p>\n On March 20, 2020, Google announced, \u201cDuring the unprecedented COVID-19 situation, we are taking steps to protect the health of our team members and\u00a0reduce the need for people to come into our offices. As a result, there may be some temporary limitations and delays in support as we prioritize critical services.<\/em>\u201d They also said, new reviews, review replies, and new Q&A will be unavailable during this time.\u00a0 Apart from that, Google My Business has published guidelines for companies affected by Covid-19, advising them to update their GMB profile, so their customers have the most accurate information.<\/p>\n Here are the suggestions provided by GMB for Covid-19.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Note: <\/em><\/strong>Google may review your changes, and hence it might not reflect immediately on Google Search and Maps.<\/p>\n Google has started removing false information on Covid-19 from YouTube, Google Maps, and Play Store. In fact, Google has already removed thousands of videos from YouTube that were spreading misinformation on coronavirus.<\/p>\n These videos promoted medically unproven methods to prevent coronavirus instead of seeking medical treatment. On Google Maps, they are removing harmful content, such as fake reviews and wrong information about healthcare locations.<\/p>\n With most of the countries announcing lockdown, Google has started showing local businesses as temporarily closed, except for the essential services, such as grocery and medical.<\/p>\n Even businesses can themselves announce as they are \u201ctemporarily closed<\/em>\u201d using their Google My Business account.<\/p>\n Additionally, Google is using its AI technology Duplex to contact companies to confirm their updated business hours so that they can update it on Google Search and Maps.<\/p>\n Google said it is partnering with the U.S government to develop a website dedicated to educate people about Covid-19 and to tell them about the resources available. Google also said it would update it with additional support regularly.<\/p>\n Google has updated its Google Ads help section to inform users that the support for Google Ads may be temporarily unavailable or delayed.<\/p>\n Google has banned ads related to respirators and medical masks. Google has a sensitive policy that does not allow advertising that may capitalize on tragic events such as death, conflicts, or natural disaster.<\/p>\nWhat Changed in Google Search?<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
1.Promote the Do-Five Campaign<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n2.Limited Functionalities in Google My Business<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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3.Google Removes False Information on Covid-19<\/strong><\/h3>\n
4.Google Search and Map Premise Closure Updates<\/strong><\/h3>\n
5.Website Dedicated to Covid-19 Education, Prevention, and Local Resources Nationwide<\/strong><\/h3>\n
What has changed in Google Ads?<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
1.Support for Google Ads May be Unavailable or Delayed<\/strong><\/h3>\n
2.Google Banned Ads Related to Respirators and Medical Masks Temporarily<\/strong><\/h3>\n