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New Google Maps ‘Your Timeline’ Puts Location History at Core

Google is rolling out a new 'Your Timeline' feature for Maps over the coming weeks. The update will map visited locations.

By Dave Neal · 22 Jul 2015

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Local Sources Teach Bing Users About Their New Neighborhood

Bing has made it easier for mobile users to navigate a new neighborhood.

By Yuyu Chen · 17 Jul 2015

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A Look at Local Search

Proximity, relevance and prominence are the three cornerstones of local SEO. Reviews are also important, though they don't affect rankings nearly as…

By Dave Davies · 17 Jul 2015

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Bing Redesigns Maps for Better User Experience

Based on user feedback, Bing has developed fresh updates for Maps.

By Yuyu Chen · 07 Jul 2015

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Mobile Local Search: An Untapped Goldmine

Many marketers still don't have mobile search down, despite the fact that it's surpassed desktop search with no signs of slowing down.

By Warren D Raisch · 17 Jun 2015

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4 Steps to Optimizing Local Search With Google

Nearly three-quarters of online activity is related to local searches. Using location-specific keywords and leveraging Google+ reviews can help optimize those searches…

By Jim Yu · 09 Jun 2015

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Google Buy Button a Reminder to Make Local Marketing Compelling

The Google Buy button will serve as a reminder to local business owners that if they don't give consumers good reasons to…

By Jon Schepke · 04 Jun 2015

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Uber Partners With Foursquare to Combine Local Search and Transportation

Uber has continued a string of search-based partnerships, including Microsoft and YP, that will ostensibly give the car service app a leg…

By Emily Alford · 01 Jun 2015

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Bing Places Connects Consumers With Local Businesses

Bing Places for Business allows marketers to add information to their search result listings, such as contact information and photos.

By Mike Obrien · 26 May 2015

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Facebook’s “Yelp Alternative” Blurs Lines Between Social and Search

Facebook has begun testing a feature that offers reviews from publications like Bon Appetit, Conde Nast Traveler, and the San Francisco Chronicle…

By Emily Alford · 26 May 2015