Why is my label in Google Maps blue instead of red?

[joonseo]

Why is my label in Google Maps blue instead of red?

 

[Colan Nielsen]

Can you share a screenshot?

 

[Tim Kahlert]

Why is my label in Google Maps blue instead of red?

Hi! Most likely because you're running ads. Shopping-related map markers are also blue.

 

[JoyHawkins]

This question came up once on Twitter. Why is it when you search “Atlanta Bankruptcy Attorneys”, you get a business with a blue dot that shows on the map but isn’t even a part of the 3-pack?

Mike Blumenthal answered by explaining that it’s a bug where Google thinks you are asking for attorneys near that specific attorney.

The specific place Google thinks you are searching near is given a blue icon.

Here are a few examples of it done right: