If you deal with Google+ Local you know getting categories right is a big deal when it comes to ranking!
Once again Google Map Maker vs Places guidelines conflict or at least are not in alignment. Turns out the MM guidelines or at least the unwritten rules that "power mappers" and reviewers are privately told by Google are MUCH stricter than what Places guidelines allow.
REMEMBER if a Googler or Mapper (or even a bot) gets eyes on a listing,
they MAY edit or delete it based on MM rules - not Places guidelines!
Bunch of local category guideline warnings inside.
See it on Scoop.it, via Google Places Optimization & Local SEO News
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