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The Webification of SMBs
The recent enhancements to Google’s Local Business Center is the latest example of companies engaging in what Kelsey Group analyst Michael Boland…
Google and Microsoft Rumors: Implications for Mobile Local Search
Rumors continue to swirl this week about a potential Microsoft acquisition of Tellme. This was first reported by TechCrunch back in February.…
More on Google’s Local Business Center: Solving the “Last Block Problem”
After thinking more about the enhancements to Google’s Local Business Center, I realized a benefit that was overlooked in one of the…
Google Enhances its Local Business Center
Google announced today that it has added a few new features to its Local Business Center, the place where businesses can enter…
AskCity Adds Search-Enabled Drawing Tools
Ask.com is adding new tools to define a geographic search area by drawing on a map to its AskCity local search product.…
Superpages Adds Virtual Earth Maps
Superpages.com, fresh off a deal with Local.com and launch of a new sales office, has upgraded its mapping capabilities by partnering with…
Local Search, IYP Set to Grow
A new report from the Kelsey Group forecasts print yellow pages, IYP and local search growth over the next five years, showing…
Local.com to Distribute Superpages Ads
Local.com has added another local content provider to its site. This time it’s Superpages, the former Verizon property that recently spun out…
Using MoLo to find a Mocha
Starbucks is often the first example used when someone tries to explain the benefits (or detriments, depending on your outlook) of location…
Citysearch to Acquire Insider Pages
IAC/InterActiveCorp, parent to Ask.com and Citysearch, announced plans to acquire reviews-based local search provider Insider Pages. IAC is not sharing the details,…