Google Astrology- It's all in the stars

[ryan.leslie]

Mike Blumenthal blogged yesterday about Google's return to the industry standard 5 star system yesterday:

Google Local Returns to a 5 Star System In New Maps | Understanding Google Places & Local Search

I've been critical of Google's review platform here on DealerRefresh, but I'm genuinely happy about the changes they've been making since August of 2012. Strengthening the TOS in December has clearly cut down on the rampant gaming and I'm glad to see them abandon the weird, and frankly confusing, 30 pt scale too.

The one constant with Google is change!

 

[emilymoore]

... I'm glad to see them abandon the weird, and frankly confusing, 30 pt scale too.

That is good news!

 

[Jeff Kershner]

About time - I still get confused with the Zagat rating method. Who came up with a 30 perfect score anyways?

 

[danoneil]

Who came up with a 30 perfect score anyways? the person who thought 29 wasn't enough.