# Search Engine Stickers Google Window Decals Help People Find Retailers Online By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-12-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-window-decals References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/marketing_advertising/favoriteplaces/) & [google](http://www.google.com/help/maps/favoriteplaces/gallery/index.html#los-angeles-ca) [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-7) has struck again. Now, when you visit your favorite business—be it a restaurant, fitness center, hotel, or retail store—you can instantly find it online with the Google window decals. The Google window decals are codes you can scan into your wireless device—[iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-8), [Blackberry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q27), etc—that will take you directly to the page of that particular business on Google’s Favorite Places. The Google window decals, therefore, instantly connects you to a place where you can view reviews and find coupons for the places at which you are considering dining, shopping, or staying. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **QR Code Marketing:** The use of QR codes on window decals can provide convenient access to online information and promotions, creating opportunities for businesses to engage with customers in new and interactive ways. - **Location-based Services:** The integration of location-based services with window decals enables instant access to reviews, offers, and other relevant information, opening possibilities for businesses to attract and retain customers based on their proximity. - **Mobile Advertising:** By leveraging Google window decals, businesses can effectively promote their products or services to mobile users, optimizing their advertising efforts by targeting potential customers who are physically near their establishments. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** Retailers can enhance their customer experience and increase foot traffic by utilizing Google window decals to provide easy access to online information, reviews, and deals. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can utilize Google window decals to showcase their amenities, promotions, and customer reviews, empowering potential guests to make informed decisions and potentially increasing bookings and reservations. - **Fitness and Wellness:** Fitness centers and wellness facilities can leverage Google window decals to offer virtual tours, display class schedules, and promote special offers, catering to the tech-savvy customers who prioritize convenience and accessibility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AR-Enabled Google Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-7.md) - [Enhanced Shopping Results](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/search-engine-1.md) - [AI-Powered Digital Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intellino-signamic.md) - [Digital Store Mappings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdie-store-locator-map.md) - [Search-Enhancing Drawing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-8.md) - [Removable Stained Glass Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stained-window-decals.md) - [Smartphone Map App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mapapp-feature.md) - [Advanced Image-Searching Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-4.md) - [Connected Store Window Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alo-yoga-sanctuary.md)