# Google Maps: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino
> Google Maps is Google’s mapping service for finding places, viewing local business information and planning routes.
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# Google Maps

Google Maps is Google’s mapping service for finding places, viewing local information and planning routes

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

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## What it is and how it works

It provides maps, satellite imagery and street-level views through Street View, as well as walking, driving, cycling and public transport directions with traffic data. It also shows local business listings with opening hours, photos and reviews, which makes it an important channel for local SEO.

For developers there is Google Maps Platform, a set of APIs for embedding maps, place search and route calculation in websites and apps. These APIs gave rise to many mashups in the early years of Web 2.0.

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## Related concepts

- [Google Street View](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/google-street-view.html)
- [Google My Business](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/google-my-business.html)
- [Local SEO](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/local-seo)