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Google Maps Enables Search for Complete User-Generated Maps
Google Maps has a feature called “My Maps” where users can create custom maps marking points of interest. Users can set them as private or as public and…
Travel Search Site Travelocity Launches Toolbar
As we all know, the economy has been volatile, which usually bodes not-so-well for industries that are on the indulgent side. But…
Google Maps Releases Instructional Video for Local Business Center
Google allows local businesses to provide content for their listing on Map search. Business owners can do so through the Local Business…
Google Enables Driving Directions on Map Maker
Google Map Maker has gotten a few nice updates lately. 16 maps of countries developed through Map Maker were released to the…
Google GeoTargeting Patents Show Influence of Language, Location
David Harry, aka TheGypsy, has interpreted yet another series of Google patents that give insight into international and local search results. There…
CitySquares Tweaks Their Search (and Rocks Online Reputation Management in the Process!)
Last week CitySquares announced the expansion of their local search to all 50 states. In my coverage of the announcement, I noticed…
Integration in a Decentralized World
As a VP of advertising or CMO, where do you start and end your exploration for communication integration and efficiency? Let's start…
Local Search 101, Part 1
Are you looking to venture beyond the printed yellow pages? You should be. As the economy opens the door of opportunity for…
TripAdvisor Joins the Travel Search Space
TripAdvisor has launched a search engine where people can compare fares from various airlines and booking agencies. The site which is known…
Google Adds Panoramio Picture Browsing to Street View
If you love to travel but the economy or your own budget have you staying home, traveling virtually can be a fun…
16 Map Maker Countries Added to Google Maps
Google’s Map Maker allows users to create and enhance maps all around the world. It’s kind of like the Wikipedia of mapping.…
Replicating the Web: Will Google Dominate Mobile Search?
With mobile Web publishers, Google is following the same path it did online many years ago: Partnering with publishers to share ad…
Google Map Maker Maps Now Available in 27 Languages and Via Maps API
Google Map Maker allows people around the world to create maps in their own language. The tool is now available in 27…
Google Maps Adds More Cities to Transit Layer and Full Schedule
Google Maps has added more cities to its Transit feature. Transit helps people find public transportation schedules. New full-schedule areas include: Calgary…
Google Wins Privacy Suit Regarding Street View
Last year a Pittsburgh couple sued Google because they deemed Street View of their house a violation of their privacy. Now, the…
Google Maps Now Shows More Than 10 Results
Oh, happy day! Have you ever searched for a local business on Google Maps and wished you got more than 10 results…
Local Search Tactics for Tough Economic Times
What tactics and best practices can improve our local search campaigns in these challenging times? Local search marketing efforts focus around ensuring…
Google Adds Location-Aware Social App to Google Maps
With the launch of Google Latitude, Google Maps for Mobile users can now opt into a service that allows users to see…
Serious About Local: GetListed.org
Need to get your small business better ranked on the search engines and don’t know how? Well there is a tool out…
Google Maps Updates Transit Site
Google Maps has announced a new update to the Transit site. When you visit, now you’ll find a map with markers showing…
Of Local Search, Love Meters, and Raking Leaves
This week saw a series of events and announcements that indicate more love for local search, despite a continually faltering economy.
HelloMetro Hiring Journalists to Cover Local News for Their Online Sites
HelloMetro is hiring former print journalists to cover the news for 10 of their local sites. They hope this will bring better…
Google Maps Adds Features to Local Business Ads
Google Maps has updated features for local business ads. First up, the pop up box for a local business listing will now…
Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics
Over the past year, I've been in numerous meetings with advertisers, agencies, and online media vendors, and I'm often amazed at the…
Google Street View Aids Cops in Finding Missing Child
We often hear about the bad stuff about Google’s Street View on its mapping product. People are concerned about privacy and some…
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