{"id":15837,"date":"2026-10-02T10:15:48","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T10:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/google-business-profile-qa-in-2026-what-the-yes-no-test-reveals-and-how-to-prepare-your-listing-for-ask-maps\/"},"modified":"2026-10-02T10:29:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T10:29:28","slug":"google-business-profile-qa-in-2026-what-the-yes-no-test-reveals-and-how-to-prepare-your-listing-for-ask-maps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/google-business-profile-qa-in-2026-what-the-yes-no-test-reveals-and-how-to-prepare-your-listing-for-ask-maps\/","title":{"rendered":"Google Business Profile Q&#038;A in 2026: What the Yes\/No Test Reveals and How to Prepare Your Listing for Ask Maps"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" 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fusion-content-layout-column\"><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading time:<\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 10<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><div id=\"ayudawp-aiss-share-1\" class=\"ayudawp-share-buttons shortcode-buttons ayudawp-aiss-centered brand with-icons\" data-post-id=\"15837\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Summary and contents of the page<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/google-business-profile-qa-in-2026-what-the-yes-no-test-reveals-and-how-to-prepare-your-listing-for-ask-maps\/#Summarise_this_article_with_your_favourite_AI\" >Summarise this article with your favourite AI:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/google-business-profile-qa-in-2026-what-the-yes-no-test-reveals-and-how-to-prepare-your-listing-for-ask-maps\/#The_New_Q_A_at_a_Glance_Google_asks_the_questions_you_answer\" >The New Q&#038;A at a Glance: Google asks the questions, you answer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/google-business-profile-qa-in-2026-what-the-yes-no-test-reveals-and-how-to-prepare-your-listing-for-ask-maps\/#Why_did_Google_remove_the_Q_A_section\" >Why did Google remove the Q&#038;A section?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/google-business-profile-qa-in-2026-what-the-yes-no-test-reveals-and-how-to-prepare-your-listing-for-ask-maps\/#Ask_Maps_Gemini_provides_the_answer_instead_of_the\" >Ask Maps: Gemini provides the answer instead of the<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/google-business-profile-qa-in-2026-what-the-yes-no-test-reveals-and-how-to-prepare-your-listing-for-ask-maps\/#listing\" >listing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/google-business-profile-qa-in-2026-what-the-yes-no-test-reveals-and-how-to-prepare-your-listing-for-ask-maps\/#What_is_the_status_of_the_test_as_of_October_2_2026\" >What is the status of the test as of October 2, 2026?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/google-business-profile-qa-in-2026-what-the-yes-no-test-reveals-and-how-to-prepare-your-listing-for-ask-maps\/#Why_online_guides_contradict_each_other\" >Why online guides contradict each other<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/google-business-profile-qa-in-2026-what-the-yes-no-test-reveals-and-how-to-prepare-your-listing-for-ask-maps\/#The_Real_Issue_Google_Collects_Your_Information_Through_Five_Channels\" >The Real Issue: Google Collects Your Information Through Five Channels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/google-business-profile-qa-in-2026-what-the-yes-no-test-reveals-and-how-to-prepare-your-listing-for-ask-maps\/#What_to_Do_Right_Now_Seven_Steps_for_a_Very_Small_Business\" >What to Do Right Now: Seven Steps for a Very Small Business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/google-business-profile-qa-in-2026-what-the-yes-no-test-reveals-and-how-to-prepare-your-listing-for-ask-maps\/#My_Expert_Opinion\" >My Expert Opinion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/google-business-profile-qa-in-2026-what-the-yes-no-test-reveals-and-how-to-prepare-your-listing-for-ask-maps\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/google-business-profile-qa-in-2026-what-the-yes-no-test-reveals-and-how-to-prepare-your-listing-for-ask-maps\/#What_happens_to_my_old_Q_As\" >What happens to my old Q&#038;As?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/google-business-profile-qa-in-2026-what-the-yes-no-test-reveals-and-how-to-prepare-your-listing-for-ask-maps\/#Can_software_still_manage_my_Q_As\" >Can software still manage my Q&#038;As?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/google-business-profile-qa-in-2026-what-the-yes-no-test-reveals-and-how-to-prepare-your-listing-for-ask-maps\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_call\" >How can you tell if a call<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/google-business-profile-qa-in-2026-what-the-yes-no-test-reveals-and-how-to-prepare-your-listing-for-ask-maps\/#really_from_Google\" >really from Google?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/google-business-profile-qa-in-2026-what-the-yes-no-test-reveals-and-how-to-prepare-your-listing-for-ask-maps\/#Is_an_FAQ_on_my_website_still_useful\" >Is an FAQ on my website still useful?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/google-business-profile-qa-in-2026-what-the-yes-no-test-reveals-and-how-to-prepare-your-listing-for-ask-maps\/#Does_the_yesno_module_replace_the_attributes_of_the_record\" >Does the yes\/no module replace the attributes of the record?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/google-business-profile-qa-in-2026-what-the-yes-no-test-reveals-and-how-to-prepare-your-listing-for-ask-maps\/#Take_back_control_of_your_business_information\" >Take back control of your business information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/google-business-profile-qa-in-2026-what-the-yes-no-test-reveals-and-how-to-prepare-your-listing-for-ask-maps\/#Sources\" >Sources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"ayudawp-aiss-share-1-title\" class=\"ayudawp-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summarise_this_article_with_your_favourite_AI\"><\/span>Summarise this article with your favourite AI:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div id=\"ayudawp-aiss-share-1-group\" class=\"ayudawp-buttons-container\" role=\"group\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/glossary\/google-business-profile\/\">Google Business Profile<\/a>\u2014your Google business listing\u2014in a beta test and in a reverse format.<\/strong> Since August 19, 2026, some business listing managers have seen Google ask them closed-ended questions about their business. They respond with \u201cyes,\u201d \u201cno,\u201d or skip the question. This test complements four other channels through which Google collects facts about your business. These facts inform its responses, including those from Ask Maps, the Google Maps assistant powered by Gemini. Below, you\u2019ll find these five channels and a simple method for managing them: the truth sheet.<\/p>\n<aside style=\"margin: 24px 0; padding: 16px 20px; background: #E8F0FF; border-left: 4px solid #0066FF; border-radius: 4px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"><strong>Status as of October 2, 2026:<\/strong> Test observed among some account managers; no official list of countries. No announcement from Google. No confirmation for France.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<h2 id=\"le-nouveau-q-a-en-bref-google-pose-les-questions-vous-repond\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_New_Q_A_at_a_Glance_Google_asks_the_questions_you_answer\"><\/span>The New Q&#038;A at a Glance: Google asks the questions, you answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The new feature flips the script: Google drafts the questions, and the listing manager answers with a single click. On August 19, 2026, Syed Amir, an active contributor to the Local Search Forum, posted screenshots on X of a Q&#038;A button in the dashboard. Barry Schwartz shared the news that same day on Search Engine Roundtable. The questions, tailored to each business, call for a yes or no answer.<\/p>\n<p>On September 29, a post by Jaki Osman shared by StartupTalky described the same interface, titled \u201cAnswer questions.\u201d It features three buttons: \u201cYes,\u201d \u201cNo,\u201d and \u201cSkip.\u201d According to this report, the manager cannot add his own questions. The Auspia website also notes that it is possible to delete certain answers that have already been provided.<\/p>\n<p>Example: A neighborhood restaurant receives the question, \u201cDo you accept reservations?\u201d All it takes is a click on \u201cYes.\u201d With the old module, a user would ask the question, and then the owner or another customer would write a free-form response\u2014which was sometimes vague.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"pourquoi-google-avait-supprime-les-questions-reponses\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_Google_remove_the_Q_A_section\"><\/span>Why did Google remove the Q&#038;A section?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p> Google removed the old module to redesign it, according to its own documentation. On September 15, 2025, it announced the end of the Q&#038;A API, the technical channel that allowed software to manage questions and answers. The stated reason: an update to the functionality and user experience. The API shut down on November 3, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>In mid-December 2025, the \u201cAsk a Question\u201d button will disappear from the listings. Search Engine Roundtable reports on the explanation provided by Dan Boguslavsky, a product specialist at Google. An AI \u201cAsk\u201d button will take its place to query Maps about a location. Business owners, meanwhile, will answer aggregated questions based on customer inquiries, rather than dozens of individual questions. Previously published Q&#038;As can still be edited in the dashboard and continue to contribute to Google\u2019s understanding.<\/p>\n<p>The August 2026 test may offer an initial version of these aggregated questions: a small number of generic, closed-ended questions. Google has not made this connection itself. One difference remains. The December 15, 2025, announcement referred to questions from customers, and there is still no indication of where the questions in the test came from.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">\n<caption style=\"caption-side: bottom; text-align: left; font-size: 13px; font-style: italic; color: #5a6b85; padding-top: 8px;\">Timeline verified on October 2, 2026.<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background: #0066FF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; vertical-align: bottom; padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #0066FF;\" scope=\"col\">Date<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #0066FF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; vertical-align: bottom; padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #0066FF;\" scope=\"col\">Event<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #0066FF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; vertical-align: bottom; padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #0066FF;\" scope=\"col\">Source<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #FFFFFF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333; white-space: nowrap;\">Sept. 15, 2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Google Announces the End of the Q&#038;A API and a Redesign of the Feature<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Google for Developers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #F3F7FF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333; white-space: nowrap;\">Nov. 3, 2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Permanent Discontinuation of the Q&#038;A API<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Google for Developers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #FFFFFF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333; white-space: nowrap;\">Dec. 12, 2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Syed Amir reports that the \u201cAsk a Question\u201d button is missing<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Local Search Forum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #F3F7FF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333; white-space: nowrap;\">Dec. 15, 2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Google Announces an &#8220;Ask&#8221; AI Button and Aggregated Questions for Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Search Engine Roundtable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #FFFFFF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333; white-space: nowrap;\">March 12, 2026<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Launch of Ask Maps in the United States and India<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333; white-space: nowrap;\">Google Blog<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #F3F7FF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333; white-space: nowrap;\">August 6, 2026<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Ask Maps is now available in English in more than 150 countries and territories<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333; white-space: nowrap;\">Google Blog<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #FFFFFF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333; white-space: nowrap;\">August 19, 2026<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">First Screenshots of the New Yes\/No Module<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Search Engine Roundtable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #F3F7FF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333; white-space: nowrap;\">Sept. 14, 2026<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Launch of the \u201cCollected Info\u201d tab in the dashboard<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Search Engine Land<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #FFFFFF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333; white-space: nowrap;\">Sept. 24, 2026<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Q&#038;A button returns after being reported in the UK and North America<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333; white-space: nowrap;\">Map Observer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #F3F7FF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333; white-space: nowrap;\">Sept. 29, 2026<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">&#8220;Answer Questions&#8221; Interface Described Using &#8220;Yes,&#8221; &#8220;No,&#8221; and &#8220;Skip&#8221;<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333; white-space: nowrap;\">StartupTalky<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"ask-maps-gemini-repond-a-la-place-de-la-fiche\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ask_Maps_Gemini_provides_the_answer_instead_of_the\"><\/span>Ask Maps: Gemini provides the answer instead of the<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p> location <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ask-maps-gemini-repond-a-la-place-de-la-fiche\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"listing\"><\/span>listing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ask Maps lets you ask Google Maps a question in everyday language: Gemini crafts the answer based on location data. Google is launching the service on March 12, 2026, in the United States and India. The engine draws on data from more than 300 million places and contributions from more than 500 million people.<\/p>\n<p>On August 6, 2026, Ask Maps will launch in six countries in the local language: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, and Mexico. It is also available in English in more than 150 countries and territories. Features that perform actions on the user\u2019s behalf, such as ordering food, remain available only in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Not all businesses benefit from Ask Maps. According to BrightLocal, which cites observations by Mike Blumenthal, the assistant does not appear for certain categories: healthcare, mental health counseling, locksmiths, and moving companies. Google has not confirmed this.<\/p>\n<p>Imagine a tourist asking, \u201cA quiet restaurant with a heated patio, open after 10 p.m., near the train station.\u201d Ask Maps responds with two or three suggestions, each with a rationale. To recommend your establishment, Gemini needs reliable facts: patio, heating, and hours. Want to know how your listing stacks up against generative search engines? Read our article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/is-your-google-business-profile-visible-in-ia-responses\/\">on the visibility of listings in AI-generated results<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ou-en-est-le-test-au-2-octobre-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_status_of_the_test_as_of_October_2_2026\"><\/span>What is the status of the test as of October 2, 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p> The new module remains a partial test: Google hasn&#8217;t announced it and hasn&#8217;t published any countries, categories, or timeline. Auspia notes that the target rollout (regions, categories, account types) remains unclear. Map Observer reported on September 24th that the button had returned to the UK and North America, with an uneven rollout. Map Observer&#8217;s description differs from others. It mentions access to customer questions and manager FAQs, without mentioning Google&#8217;s closed-ended questions. Perhaps two versions are coexisting.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">\n<caption style=\"caption-side: bottom; text-align: left; font-size: 13px; font-style: italic; color: #5a6b85; padding-top: 8px;\">Current state of knowledge as of October 2, 2026.<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background: #0066FF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; vertical-align: bottom; padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #0066FF;\" scope=\"col\">What We Know<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #0066FF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; vertical-align: bottom; padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #0066FF;\" scope=\"col\">What we don\u2019t know<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #FFFFFF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">The Q&#038;A API was shut down on November 3, 2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Whether the test will become a permanent feature<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #F3F7FF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">On December 15, 2025, Google announced aggregated questions for portfolio managers<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Countries, categories, and account types affected<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #FFFFFF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">A Q&#038;A button has appeared in some dashboards since August 19, 2026<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">If the manager can add their own questions (conflicting accounts)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #F3F7FF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">The &#8220;Collected Info&#8221; tab has been available since September 14, 2026, in certain regions<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">If the responses are used to power Ask Maps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #FFFFFF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Ask Maps is available in English in more than 150 countries and territories<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">If and when France receives the new module<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>In France, Google does not publish a list of the countries covered by Ask Maps. According to E-commerce Nation (August 13, 2026), France is not among the six markets with local-language support. The user experience there remains in English, without ordering features.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"pourquoi-les-guides-en-ligne-se-contredisent\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_online_guides_contradict_each_other\"><\/span>Why online guides contradict each other<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p> The guides contradict each other because Google has changed its approach three times in one year: removal, AI assistant, then yes\/no test. BrightLocal updated its guide on April 1, 2026, with a clear title: goodbye Q&#038;A, hello Ask Maps. This guide still limits Ask Maps to the United States and India, information that became outdated on August 6, 2026. A French guide updated on May 13, 2026, still explains how to click on &#8220;Ask a question.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The lesson for a business owner comes down to one simple habit: Before following a tutorial on the Google listing, check its last update date.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"le-vrai-sujet-google-collecte-vos-faits-par-cinq-canaux\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Real_Issue_Google_Collects_Your_Information_Through_Five_Channels\"><\/span>The Real Issue: Google Collects Your Information Through Five Channels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The yes\/no module is just one of the five channels through which Google collects your information: attributes, reviews, questions to contributors, automated calls, and this new test. Google cross-references these sources before displaying information.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">\n<caption style=\"caption-side: bottom; text-align: left; font-size: 13px; font-style: italic; color: #5a6b85; padding-top: 8px;\">The five channels through which Google collects information about a business.<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background: #0066FF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; vertical-align: bottom; padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #0066FF;\" scope=\"col\">Channel<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #0066FF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; vertical-align: bottom; padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #0066FF;\" scope=\"col\">Who answers<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #0066FF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; vertical-align: bottom; padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #0066FF;\" scope=\"col\">Illustrative example<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #0066FF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; vertical-align: bottom; padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #0066FF;\" scope=\"col\">Source<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #FFFFFF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Record Attributes<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">The manager, sometimes supplemented by visitors<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Wheelchair-accessible entrance<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Business Profile Help<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #F3F7FF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333; white-space: nowrap;\">Customer Reviews<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333; white-space: nowrap;\">Your customers<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">\u201cHeated patio, fast service\u201d<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Google Blog, SER<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #FFFFFF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Questions for Contributors<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Customers who have enabled Timeline<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Covered patio<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Google Maps Help<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #F3F7FF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Automated calls and messages<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">The person who answers the call or replies via text message or WhatsApp<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Saturday service<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Business Profile Help, SEL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #FFFFFF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Yes\/No Module (Test)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333; white-space: nowrap;\">The manager<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Reservations Accepted<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333; white-space: nowrap;\">SER<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Customer reviews are among these sources. As early as December 2025, Google explained that the \u201cAsk\u201d button provided answers based on the business owner\u2019s responses and relevant reviews. A review that mentions a \u201cheated patio\u201d serves as evidence\u2014or as a rebuttal.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Google Maps Help Center, questions for contributors focus on the information about which Google is least certain. The answers are combined with those from property owners and other sources.<\/p>\n<p>Automated calls are nothing new. In April 2022, Google announced that it was using its Duplex technology to call businesses and ask about their hours in nine countries, including France. Its Google Business Profile help center also mentions reservations and service availability. The new feature was introduced on September 14, 2026. The \u201cCollected Info\u201d tab shows business owners what the automated assistant has gathered. It also allows them to delete outdated details. We\u2019ve covered this tab in detail in our article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/information-collected-by-google-why-you-need-to-take-control-of-your-digital-360\/\">on the information collected by Google<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Why the yes\/no format? For an AI, a brochure-style sentence remains vague. \u201cWe do everything we can to accommodate people with limited mobility\u201d doesn\u2019t say whether the entrance has a ramp. A \u201cyes\u201d answer to the question \u201cIs the entrance wheelchair-accessible?\u201d is stored in a database and compared with other sources. Barry Schwartz himself wonders whether these answers are used by Ask Maps. Google hasn\u2019t confirmed this: treat it as a hypothesis, consistent with other sources.<\/p>\n<p>The binary format has its limitations. \u201cDelivery: Yes, Saturdays only\u201d doesn\u2019t fit into a single click. When the reality is \u201cyes, but,\u201d skip the question and describe the conditions on your listing and your website. An unqualified \u201cyes\u201d could lead to an unpleasant surprise for your customers.<\/p>\n<p>A plumber in Versailles illustrates another risk: inconsistency. His website says he\u2019s available on Saturdays, but his business listing makes no mention of it, and his apprentice says no when Google Assistant calls. Google receives three conflicting signals. Faced with this uncertainty, Ask Maps may recommend the neighboring plumber, whose information is consistent.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"que-faire-des-maintenant-sept-actions-pour-une-tpe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_Right_Now_Seven_Steps_for_a_Very_Small_Business\"><\/span>What to Do Right Now: Seven Steps for a Very Small Business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Start with a one-page fact sheet, then align each channel with it. You won&#8217;t need any paid software to do this.<\/p>\n<aside style=\"margin: 24px 0; padding: 16px 20px; background: #E8F0FF; border-left: 4px solid #0066FF; border-radius: 4px;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 8px;\"><strong>In practice<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; padding-left: 22px;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong>Write your \u201cfacts sheet.\u201d<\/strong> List about fifteen verifiable facts, following the format of the table below (four examples to fill in).<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong>Open the dashboard every week.<\/strong> Look for the Q&#038;A button. Note the date it appears, one fact sheet at a time if you manage multiple facilities.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong>Respond as you would to an official statement.<\/strong> A \u201cyes\u201d given out of habit invalidates your fact sheet. A false response regarding a service may even constitute a deceptive business practice (Article L121-2 of the Consumer Code). If in doubt, select \u201cSkip\u201d and check with your team.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong>Brief the person who answers the phone.<\/strong> Post the fact sheet near the phone: your spouse or apprentice should give the same answers as you. Also teach them how to recognize a genuine call from Google (see the FAQ).<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong>Optimize your website.<\/strong> Publish an FAQ page that includes the same facts, using the same wording. Add LocalBusiness structured data\u2014invisible code that describes your business to search engines: our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/tools\/json-ld-local-business-schema-generator\/\">LocalBusiness schema generator<\/a> produces the code you can copy and paste.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong>Check the \u201cCollected Info\u201d tab and your latest reviews every month.<\/strong> Remove outdated details. When a review contradicts a fact, respond by correcting the information.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong>Try Ask Maps.<\/strong> If the option appears in your Google Maps app (in English in France, according to E-commerce Nation), ask it what it knows about your business. Compare the facts it provides to your fact sheet.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/aside>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">\n<caption style=\"caption-side: bottom; text-align: left; font-size: 13px; font-style: italic; color: #5a6b85; padding-top: 8px;\">Truth sheet template, to be filled out with up to about 15 lines.<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background: #0066FF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; vertical-align: bottom; padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #0066FF;\" scope=\"col\">Fact<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #0066FF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; vertical-align: bottom; padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #0066FF;\" scope=\"col\">Your response<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #0066FF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; vertical-align: bottom; padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #0066FF;\" scope=\"col\">Where it is published<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #0066FF; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; vertical-align: bottom; padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #0066FF;\" scope=\"col\">Verified on<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #FFFFFF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Saturday Services<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Yes, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Contact form, website, voicemail<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333; white-space: nowrap;\">Oct. 2, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #F3F7FF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333; white-space: nowrap;\">Delivery<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Yes, 5 km, Tuesday through Saturday<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333; white-space: nowrap;\">Listing, website<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333; white-space: nowrap;\">Oct. 2, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #FFFFFF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Wheelchair-accessible entrance<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Yes, removable ramp available upon request<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">Accessibility profile, website, public accessibility registry<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333; white-space: nowrap;\">Oct. 2, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #F3F7FF;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333; white-space: nowrap;\">Reservations<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333;\">No, walk-ins welcome<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333; white-space: nowrap;\">Fact sheet, website<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid #D6E4FF; vertical-align: top; color: #1a2333; white-space: nowrap;\">Oct. 2, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>For a facility open to the public, the accessibility statement must be consistent with your public accessibility registry. This registry is established under Decree No. 2017-431 of March 28, 2017.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mon-avis-d-expert\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_Expert_Opinion\"><\/span>My Expert Opinion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I view this assessment as a shift in the intended audience: your answers are directed at the system that will advise your future clients. My straightforward advice: treat every \u201cyes\u201d as a signature, and every review as a testament to your facts. The mistake to avoid is entrusting these responses to a service provider who isn\u2019t familiar with your day-to-day operations. They\u2019ll respond quickly\u2014and sometimes incorrectly. Success depends on a simple habit: a \u201ctruth sheet\u201d that you keep up to date, review every month, and share with the entire team. Ask Maps already responds in English to visiting tourists\u2014your facts matter right now.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"questions-frequentes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"que-deviennent-mes-anciennes-questions-reponses\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_my_old_Q_As\"><\/span>What happens to my old Q&#038;As?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>According to Google, they remain accessible and editable in your dashboard. They continue to contribute to Google\u2019s understanding of your business and may still appear on Maps. Review them: an outdated answer is still circulating there.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"un-logiciel-peut-il-encore-gerer-mes-questions-reponses\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_software_still_manage_my_Q_As\"><\/span>Can software still manage my Q&#038;As?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Google discontinued the Q&#038;A API on November 3, 2025. No software can publish or manage Q&#038;As through this channel. Be wary of any offer that promises otherwise.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"comment-reconnaitre-un-vrai-appel-de-google\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_call\"><\/span>How can you tell if a call<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p> is <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"comment-reconnaitre-un-vrai-appel-de-google\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"really_from_Google\"><\/span>really from Google?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The automated call claims to be from Google or Google Maps and states the reason for the call: schedules, reservations, or service availability. Google never asks you to pay, subscribe to a service, or provide personal information. If you have any doubts, hang up and report the call at cybermalveillance.gouv.fr.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"une-faq-sur-mon-site-sert-elle-encore\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_an_FAQ_on_my_website_still_useful\"><\/span>Is an FAQ on my website still useful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. As of May 7, 2026, Google no longer displays FAQ rich results in its search, regardless of the website. Your FAQ page still has value. You control every word on it, your customers read it, and search engines\u2014as well as generative AI\u2014use it to understand what you offer.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"le-module-en-oui-non-remplace-t-il-les-attributs-de-la-fiche\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_yesno_module_replace_the_attributes_of_the_record\"><\/span>Does the yes\/no module replace the attributes of the record?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p> There is no indication of this as of October 2, 2026. Treat both as a single source of truth: the same question should receive the same answer everywhere.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"reprenez-la-main-sur-vos-faits\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_back_control_of_your_business_information\"><\/span>Take back control of your business information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your Google listing belongs to you: manage it yourself, with no subscription required. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/the-method\/\">The Google My Business method<\/a> and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/produit\/ebook-google-my-business-a-complete-guide-for-entrepreneurs-retailers\/\">Google My Business ebook<\/a> guide you step by step. For an outside perspective, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-ereputation.com\/en\/categorie-produit\/gmb-advice-and-support\/\">consulting and implementation services<\/a> have one goal: your independence.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"sources\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sources\"><\/span>Sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/developers.google.com\/my-business\/content\/qanda\/change-log\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google for Developers, Q&#038;A API Change Log, entries from September 15 and November 3, 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/developers.google.com\/my-business\/content\/sunset-dates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google for Developers, Google Business Profile API End-of-Life Dates, page updated on August 28, 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/localsearchforum.com\/threads\/ask-a-question-button-missing-gone-in-gbps-unable-to-publish-new-faqs.62955\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Local Search Forum, thread started by Syed Amir regarding the disappearance of the button, December 12, 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seroundtable.com\/google-maps-qa-feature-ask-40594.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Search Engine Roundtable (SER), Barry Schwartz, Removal of Public Q&#038;A from Maps and Aggregated Questions, December 15, 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.google\/products-and-platforms\/products\/maps\/how-ai-and-imagery-build-self-updating-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Blog, Liam Bolling and Kristi Bohl, Duplex calls to update business hours, April 7, 2022<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.google\/products-and-platforms\/products\/maps\/ask-maps-immersive-navigation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Blog, Miriam Daniel, launch of Ask Maps, March 12, 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.google\/intl\/en-in\/products\/explore-communicate\/ask-anything-about-any-place-on-maps-with-gemini\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google India Blog, Lalitha Ramani, Ask Maps with Gemini, March 12, 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.google\/products-and-platforms\/products\/maps\/order-food-in-ask-maps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Blog, Miriam Daniel, Ask Maps Extension, August 6, 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecommerce-nation.fr\/google-maps-ask-maps-commande-repas-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">E-commerce Nation, Ask Maps and France, August 13, 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seroundtable.com\/google-business-profiles-revamped-qa-41896.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Search Engine Roundtable (SER), Barry Schwartz, Testing the New Q&#038;A, August 19, 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/auspia.ai\/blog\/google-business-profiles-revamped-qa-feature-august-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Auspia, Miles Donovan, August 20, 2026, updated September 9, 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/google-business-profiles-rolls-out-collected-info-488387\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Search Engine Land (SEL), Barry Schwartz, \u201cCollected Info\u201d tab, September 14, 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mapobserver.com\/article\/google-business-profile-q-a-button-returns-to-the-dashboard-interface\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Map Observer, Martyn Johnson, September 24, 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/community.startuptalky.com\/discussions\/post\/the-q-a-button-is-back-in-the-google-business-profile-dashboard-but-it-znmKSUaQTsaILO4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">StartupTalky, a publication citing Jaki Osman, September 29, 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightlocal.com\/learn\/google-q-and-a\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BrightLocal, Rosie Murphy, guide updated on April 1, 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/avismaestrogmb.com\/blog\/questions-reponses-google-my-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maestro Reviews, Q&#038;A guide, updated May 13, 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/maps\/answer\/7384591?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Maps Help, \u201cAnswer questions\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/9049526?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Business Profile Help, business attributes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/business\/answer\/6212928?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Business Profile Help, fraudulent calls and text messages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/developers.google.com\/search\/docs\/appearance\/structured-data\/faqpage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Search Central, FAQPage documentation, removal of FAQ rich results (May\u2013June 2026)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cybermalveillance.gouv.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr: Reporting and Assistance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q&#038;A sections are returning to Google Business Profile\u2014your Google business listing\u2014in a test phase and in a reverse format. Since August 19, 2026, some listing managers have been receiving closed-ended questions from Google about their business. 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