These instructions are for those who are not familiar with Google Maps (recently renamed Google Places).  By adding yourself to this Google map, you will be improving your visibility with other Cornell alumni as well as possibly improving your visibility with Google.

Firstly, you will need to have a Google user account.  You can set up a user account by creating a free Gmail account at www.gmail.com.

When you are logged into your Gmail account, click on this Cornell Alumni Businesses Map link.

When viewing the map, click on Save to My Maps to add this map to your Google user account.

Then, search for your business using the "Search Maps" field above the map.  If your business is not found, click here to add your business to Google Maps for free.  It may take a few days for Google to verify your information before it adds your business to their maps system.  If you have a business, we strongly encourage you to add it to Google Maps since Google Map is a great tool to help you promote your business on the Internet.  And, it's all for free!

When you find your business listing on the map, click on the Save to... link in the listing window.  Select the "Cornell Alumni Businesses" map from the drop down menu and click "Save."

Above the map you will see the below message confirming that your business was added to the map.

Click on the View Map link to go to the Cornell Alumni Businesses Map.  Then click on the "Edit" button to add information about yourself and your business.

When you click on your business listing in the Edit mode, you will be able to add text and other information to your listing.  Please provide your name, the year you graduated and a brief summary of your business.  Please feel free to also add other information you wish to share with your fellow alumni.

When done, click OK to update your listing.  You should also click the "Done" button at the top of the map to make sure your edits are saved to the map.