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Superpages Launches Local Video Ads
Idearc’s Superpages has launched a beta trial of local video ads on its yellow pages directory. Superpages.com is trialing 30- and 60-second…
Don’t be a Local-Yokel – Enhance Your Local Business Listings
Did you know you could enhance your local listings in Google Maps and Yahoo! Local to bring more traffic to your site?…
Getting Started in Local Search
Gregg Stewart introduces a new column, Local Search, with information on how to get started in finding cost-effective leads and developing a…
Local.com Acquires PremierGuide
Local.com has picked up B2B local directory provider PremierGuide for a about $2 million. PremierGuide offers white-label business directories to local publishers,…
Hyper-Local Gets a Vote of Confidence
Dallas based Hyper local news and events site Pegasus News has announced it will be acquired by Fisher Communications. The deal will…
Google Maps Mashups Now Easier to Find and Create
Google has introduced the term Mapplets to describe what it’s calling the next generation of user-created data overlays commonly known as “mashups.”…
Even More Local Search Patents
When we wrote last week about Local.com’s new local search patent, we pointed out that there were far too many patents being…
Google Maps Gets Click-and-Drag Functionality
Users of Google Maps have been able to click and drag a map to move about the area, but now they can…
Marchex Launches Content-Rich Direct-Navigation Strategy
Marchex today launched 100,000 local and vertical Web sites, all with unique content. The sites include yellow pages listings, user-generated and expert…
Ingenio Data Attempts to Crack the Code on Mobile Usage
Pay-per-call provider Ingenio and market research firm Harris Interactive released results of a survey today that shows interesting data around consumer preferences…