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Entries for the ‘Local Search’ Category

“Uncovering the Real Universal Search”

With an increase of 40% to Google Maps, I’d say Universal Search is working. read more | digg story

“Add Videos To Your Google Local Business Profile”

Great tip, although it should read “Add YouTube To Your Google Local Business Profile.” There is a difference for us folks stuck with Flash. read more | digg story

“Google Maps: Everyone can create a business listing”

Mike Blumenthal’s post is really an excellent run-down of the process for getting listed, with screenshots and all. Check it out at Understanding Google Maps & Yahoo Local Search Blogged with the Flock Browser

“Google Maps Opens Up Editing To Everyone”

This most recent change scares me a little, though I guess it will not affect my process significantly. It will make it more important than ever to claim a listing, thus preventing the unauthorized alterations that the post describes. read more | digg story