Is Google DELETING Reviews Like Crazy?

I wanted to inform you about this recent article that was written by TechCrunch to explain the recent removal of legitimate Google reviews from your Places page. My inbox has been flooded by concerned clients and other business owners.

This better explains the situation:

http://techcrunch.com/2011/07/21/google-places-stops-stealing-reviews/

They even reference a pizza place in Chicago that went from 1,110 to 171 Google Places reviews. Most doctors, professionals, and marketers I’ve spoken with are down about 65% from where they were… Absolutely crazy!

What are your thoughts on this whole ordeal?

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