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Getting Hyper-Active in Local Search
The term, hyper-local, is gaining significance in the world of search as newspapers and online startups use local online communities to get…
Google Patent Details Mobile Search Plans
A new patent application published today may reveal some of Google’s plans for mobile search, according to ZDNet blogger Russell Shaw. The…
Google Adds Neighborhood Search
Google has added a neighborhood search capability for 50 U.S. cities, so a user can search for things like bagels upper east…
New Local Search Site: LocalGuides
Denver-based Local Matters has launched a new local search site, LocalGuides.com. The site lets users create lists of favorite local businesses, based…
From Online Research to Offline Shopping
A new report from Accenture reveals that the majority of product research happens online, while the majority of purchases resulting from that…
Yahoo Enhances Travel Maps
Yahoo has added some mapping features to Yahoo Travel, using AJAX to add layered images right on a Yahoo Map. For example,…
Travel Search Overview: Informative or Commercial?
In the United States, the summer travel season is about to begin and the most used method for booking and researching travel…
Local.com on a Roll
No, that’s not a menu item at Venture Frogs restaurant (the San Francisco bubble-era eatery that featured dishes named after tech companies).…
MyQuest: India’s Exclusive Local Search Engine
Indian search engine, MyQuest.com, is looking to dominate the local search space in one of the world’s most populus countries. Niched search…
Citysearch Updates Site, Adds Video
IAC-owned local search site Citysearch has redesigned its site, and has added new features like improved recommendations and video. Video on Citysearch,…