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Local-search start-up nabs financing

November 2, 2005 Local Matters, which offers local search listing services to online directory Web sites, closes $20 million in equity financing. TAGS: local search, financing, equity, start-up

Google Local becomes Google Maps

April 21, 2006 Search giant changes name of local search and mapping Web site to avoid confusion TAGS: Google Local, local search, Google Maps, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp.

Google adds mapping to local offerings

October 6, 2005 Google Maps, Google Local combine enhanced local search with maps, driving directions, business listings and satellite images. TAGS: local search, Google Local, satellite image, offering, Google Maps, Google Inc., direction, Yahoo! Inc., satellite

Yahoo updates local services site

August 17, 2005 Yahoo was set to launch on Wednesday an update to its local services Web site that includes interactive maps and user reviews. TAGS: local search, Yahoo! Inc., map

Yahoo expands local features

August 17, 2005 Net giant debuts user reviews, interactive maps for its local search service, as competition with Google and AOL heats up. TAGS: local search, Yahoo Local, restaurant, Yahoo! Inc., RSS, America Online Inc., event, Google Inc.

MSN announces satellite-mapping service

May 23, 2005 Scheduled to launch this summer, MSN Virtual Earth will allow users to zoom in on a neighborhood and its businesses. TAGS: MSN Virtual Earth, local search, MSN, Bill Gates, Amazon.com Inc., satellite, Yahoo! Inc., photograph, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp.

MSN to offer local-search service

June 21, 2005 Service integrates mapping and satellite images to help consumers pinpoint nearby stores and restaurants. TAGS: local search, satellite image, MSN, online advertising, BellSouth Corp., mobile phone, satellite, Amazon.com Inc., search engine, Microsoft Corp.

Google takes the bus

December 8, 2005 Company debuts beta of transit trip planner, which tries to map out the most direct route for public-transportation users. Images: Google hops the next bus TAGS: local search, transportation, route, Google Inc.

Google ups ante in mapping rivalry

July 25, 2005 Company unveils hybrid mapping site on heels of MSN's Virtual Earth, in heated battle for localized search. MSN, Google label Earth TAGS: local search, Google Inc., MSN, satellite, location, Yahoo! Inc., U.S., Microsoft Corp., photograph

Google brings maps, local search to U.K.

April 20, 2005 Among other features, Google now lets searchers type in words like "sushi" and "Soho" and get a list of eateries and a map. TAGS: local search, Google Local, SOHO, U.K., Google Inc., map, London, U.S.

GPS navigator to include Yahoo search

January 3, 2007 Dash Navigation will integrate Yahoo Local Search into its GPS device for cars, giving owners access to events, businesses and reviews. TAGS: local search, Yahoo Local, Yahoo! Inc., GPS, Yahoo Search, mobile phone, California, car

Search going loco for local

March 3, 2005 Google updates its local service, as AOL reveals plans for neighborhood search on cell phones. TAGS: local search, search tool, America Online Inc., Google Inc., cell phone

AOL goes public with local search

February 24, 2005 The service lets people personalize search results to their locale and review past queries. TAGS: Ingenio, local search, America Online Inc., search result, Internet search, MSN, Google Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Yahoo! Inc.

Microsoft to buy remote sensor firm

March 20, 2006 Software maker hopes Vexcel will provide a boost to the company's digital mapping efforts. TAGS: local search, sensor, software company, Microsoft Corp., Google Inc.

This week in search

March 4, 2005 Local search serves as a central focus of all the players at the annual Search Engine Strategies conference. TAGS: local search, ice cream, Yahoo Search, Yahoo! Inc., search tool, API, conference, search engine, Google Inc.

Yahoo HotJobs: We can find local workers

December 21, 2004 New custom formatting lets employers market job listings in specific geographic locations, the company said. TAGS: HotJobs, local search, Yahoo! Inc., worker

Microsoft offers a new angle on maps

December 7, 2005 Beta version of Windows Live Local features changeable bird's-eye views, integrated mapping and search. Images: Microsoft maps take a bird's-eye view TAGS: local search, bird, Microsoft Windows Live, satellite, map, view, MSN, MSN Messenger, direction, city, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., U.S., Microsoft Windows

Ask.com unveils new local search

December 4, 2006 AskCity integrates search for businesses, events, movies and maps. TAGS: Ticketmaster Corp., Ask.com, local search, property

Google mapping enters the third dimension

June 28, 2005 Search giant launches Google Earth, a satellite mapping service that lets people zoom in for 3D views of buildings and terrain. Images: Google takes a different view of Earth TAGS: Google Earth, local search, Google Inc., building, satellite, 3D, view, GPS, U.S., Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft folds new features into mapping service

May 24, 2006 Adds real-time traffic data, Outlook integration and expanded scratch pad features to Windows Live Local online service. TAGS: local search, Microsoft Windows Live, Time Warner Inc., Microsoft Outlook, direction, Microsoft Corp., U.S., Microsoft Windows, video
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