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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, Google Maps, local search, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp.
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Google Maps
Reviewed on November 6, 2005 Google Local and Local for Mobile give you a handy visual view of locations you're interested in, plus let you search the surrounding areas for other items of interest. TAGS: Google Local, Google Inc., bubble, data service, direction, map, Google Maps, software product, satellite, Java, Verizon Communications, cell phone
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Think local, act Google
September 14, 2004 The search giant polishes up its local search service by simplifying the site's layout and enhancing query results with detailed maps. TAGS: local search, Google Local, Google Inc., map, Yahoo! Inc.
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Google local search shows image ads on maps
March 31, 2006 Local Business Ads system allows merchants to offer more details on their map via pushpin ads. TAGS: Google Local, merchant, balloon, Google Maps, Google Inc., icon, map, Microsoft Corp., photograph, video
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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, Google Inc., Google Maps, offering, Yahoo! Inc., direction, satellite
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Google experiments with map ads
March 28, 2006 Graphical ads on Google Local maps foreshadow pop-up balloons for new types of data, analyst says. TAGS: Google Local, balloon, Barnes & Noble Inc., Google Inc., Yahoo! Inc., map, location
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Google to target Web surfers by city
April 15, 2004 The search giant on Thursday will introduce capabilities for U.S. and international advertisers to reach Web surfers by their city of origin--a move that represents Google's latest push for ad sales. TAGS: Google Local, advertiser, Google Inc., city, small business, U.S.
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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, SOHO, Google Local, U.K., Google Inc., map, London, U.S.
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Google goes local
March 17, 2004 With Google Local, the search giant is determined to help Web surfers find cafes, parks or even Wi-Fi hot spots in their area. It also wouldn't mind getting a chunk of the huge market for local advertising. TAGS: local advertising, Google Local, Google Inc., local search, Yahoo! Inc., Wi-Fi