Have you ever noticed the ads that come up when you are driving with Waze navigating you around and about? How does it work? What types of Waze ads are there? How do you change your business location on Waze? Let's address these 5 frequently-asked-questions (FAQs) on Waze Advertising!
PanPages TRINITY Answers 5 FAQs for Waze Ads
Here at PanPages TRINITY, we have helped companies to put their business on Waze and help them to advertise on this traffic and navigation app.
How do I add my business to Waze?
As a Waze user, you can add your own place to the Waze map either through the Waze app or the Waze Map Editor.
Add a place using the Waze App
- Tap Reports
- Tap Places
.
- Use the in-app camera
to take a picture of the premise you want to add a place for, then tap the forward button
- Select if the location is residential or a business.
- For a private residence: tap This is a residential place, then confirm details.
- For a business: enter a new name or select from nearby listings, then add category and address details.
- Tap Done.
Can you share your location on Waze?
Yes, you can! If you already have a pre-existing address in your search history or in your favourites on Waze, you can send these locations by following the steps below.- Tap the Menu
.
- Tap the three dots
on Android or
on iOS next to Favorite or address from your history.
- Tap Send location
.
- To send within the app, simply select the contact(s) you would like to share the drive with and tap Send.
- To share your location as a text message, email or copy the link, tap More.
How do I create a Waze link?
A permalink is a URL link to a specific location. You can create this link from the Livemap and share it with your friends for them to find your location easily.
- Go to the Livemap.
- Search for your location and then click on the blue location pin.
- Click permalink and copy the link from the pop-up.
How do I update my map on Waze?
You will first need to have access to Waze Advertisers Dashboard. To edit your business information, follow the steps below:
- From the main screen on the Dashboard, choose the location to edit from the list
- From here, you can:
- Edit your location name
- Add/edit business Description
- Add additional location info
- Adjust your Pin location
- Adjust your address text
- Edit your contact info
- Edit your business's opening hours
- Once you're finished editing, scroll down and click Update Location.
How long do Waze map updates take?
Waze typically updates the maps and any edits within 24 hours, but where there are server delays or other forms of delays, it can extend to multiple days.
