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

Google has a platform called Google My Business that allows businesses to claim and update info about their business — what they do/sell, hours, location, website URL, photos / logos, etc. It’s SEO 101 for a small business.