eli5: How can Google maps know many small and recent businesses’ locations so accurately?

Question

I’ve realised that most businesses (even small kiosks) are seen on Google maps. Where and how do they get that information?

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Answer 1

You can claim a business and add the information yourself, as the owner. (They will try to veriy somehow tat you are the owner, I believe.) Most businesses do it, because they assume it will help them get more exposure and bring business. (Monopoly power has a tendency to beget more monopoly power.)