Source: Search Engine Roundtable by barry@rustybrick.com (Barry Schwartz). Read the original article
TL;DR Summary of Google Search Bug Preventing Hotel Reviews on Desktop
Google’s desktop search interface is currently experiencing a bug that disables users from posting hotel reviews directly. While reviews can still be submitted via Google Maps and hotel-specific search pages, the main web search shows a notice stating “Posting is currently turned off.” This issue appears to be global and affects all hotels in the desktop search environment.
Optimixed’s Overview: Understanding the Current Glitch Affecting Google Hotel Review Submissions
Issue Description
Users attempting to leave hotel reviews through the Google Search desktop interface receive a message indicating that posting is disabled. This contrasts with the Google Maps platform and hotel-specific search areas where review posting remains functional.
Details on the Bug
- The notification reads: “Posting is currently turned off for this type of place. Some types of places are more likely to receive posts, like reviews, that violate Google’s policies. To prevent this, Google has turned off posting.”
- This block affects all hotels when accessed through the web search interface on desktop.
- Community experts and observers suggest the problem is a global bug rather than a deliberate feature change.
Implications for Users
Until the issue is resolved, users must rely on Google Maps or hotel-specific searches to submit reviews. This disruption may impact user engagement and hotel owners’ ability to receive timely feedback via Google Search.
