Why does google places keep deleting the categories i set?

[adriandg]

I have probably set them for each of my storage locations over 20 times now.  They stick for a week, only to find them have all been deleted once again.

Also, why are my competitors able to choose custom categories, where as I am not?

[wissamdandan]

Hi,

Google is putting a closer eye the last year on Google Places.

by stuffing custom categories with keywords its not a good idea, try to use their own categories and emphasis more on increasing citation to your Google Places listings and acquire more reviews from your customers.

Your Competitors are kinda grandfathered in, but soon or later, Google will drop them or minimize/decrease its value in ranking if it look to keywordy.

[adriandg]

thanks!