Meaning Behind Google Local Search Results Icons?

[keethgee]

I can't seem to easily find this answer anywhere (even in the Google Places FAQ page), so thought I'd stop digging around and simply ask it here:

What are the meanings behind the icons to the right of the link and to the left of the "place page" link in Google's local search results?

I see a checkmark/question mark in a circle, then a bar chart with various levels filled in, then a dollar sign in a circle, then a magnifying glass.

1. What are these telling me, as a searcher?

2. What are they telling the owner of the business?

Thank you for your help; I just can't seem to find a reference for this...

[moldybacon]

Do you mind screenshoting it and uploading it here?

When I search locally I don't think I see what you are describing.

[keethgee]

Sorry, I thought everyone sees this. I've added a link via imgur as the Moz interface asks for; hopefully it shows up correctly after I post this!

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[Goetzman]

I'm not seeing those either, some kinda firefox plugin? or are you logged in your account? do you own those domains?

[keethgee]

You know what? (Sound of hand slapping forehead...) It must be one of my Firefox plugins! That would pretty much answer why my searches for Google Places icons weren't getting me anywhere!

I'll dig into that now, on my own, and sorry for wasting your guys' time...!

[Goetzman]

no problem I've done it before