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27.1 mln users do local searches: While local listings were the leading search objective in terms of users, (27.1 mln data users searched for local listings in Q3 2007), 14.8 mln said they searched for information such as sports scores, news or weather, while nearly a quarter (11.3 mln) said they searched for mobile content, according...; Tags: Local Search, Search, NB; Blog posts 2008-02-08
Yell.com Toolbar (xpi): Yell.com search Toolbar. The UK's local search engine - search for UK businesses. Version 2.1 includes unspecified updates.; Tags: Toolbar, U.K., Local Search, Paul Smith, Search; Software downloads 2008-01-22
Dynamic Load Balancing in WDM Networks: This paper new load balancing techniques are proposed based on IP-like routing, where the forwarding mechanism is only driven by the destination address. The aim of this work is to consider the applicability of this approach in the context of optical networks. The proposed algorithm (RSNE - Reverse Subtree Neighborhood...; Tags: Technique, University Of Trento, Load Balancing, WDM, Local Search, Productivity, Search; White papers 2008-01-01
Web 2.0 meets local search?: Web 2.0 meets local search?http://www.analogstereo.com/acura_el_owners_manual.htmhttp://www.analogstereo.com/acura_el_owners_manual.htm; Tags: SEARCH, Channel management, Web 2.0 Meets, local search, Web 2.0, Web; Discussion threads 2007-12-02
Images: EveryScape offers 3D map views: The local search site lets you navigate through cities, ski down mountains, and check out the insides of local hotspots. by CNET News.com; Tags: 3D, Local Search, Search, CNET News.com; Image galleries 2007-10-28

Yahoo Local revamped; vastly improved: Yahoo Local has been refreshed with a bolder look, more useful features and what appears to be better coverage of smaller areas.When I last reviewed Yahoo's search for my Life without Google series the local results were a hang up for me. While San Francisco and New York search was...; Tags: Yahoo! Inc., Yahoo Local, Local Search, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2007-08-15
The future of Local Search: Report from the field: The future of Local Search: Report from the fieldLocal SearchCal McElroy, an accomplished Canadian executive with 25 years of experience with major technology companies, analyzes the importance of local search and location technology in advertising.Local SearchCal McElroy, an accomplished Canadian executive with 25 years of experience with major technology companies,...; Tags: SEARCH, local search; Discussion threads 2007-06-13
EXCLUSIVE: Google patent app shows extensive Google plans for mobile search: A Google Patent application newly published on the United States Patent & Trademark Office website this morning appears to furnish extensive details on Google's plans for enhanced local searches via mobile devices.Fittingly enough, the Patent app is entitled, Local Search and Mapping for Mobile Devices.The Abstract gives us a sneak...; Tags: Google, News, patents; Blog posts 2007-05-24
IAC Citysearch: Can video ads make local search cool?: IAC Citysearch: Can video ads make local search cool?Can Adblock make Firefox more popular?;)You bet your sweet bippy it will! :D; Tags: Corporate communications, SEARCH, CitySearch, video advertisement, IAC/InterActive Corp., local search, advertisement, video; Discussion threads 2007-05-02
IAC Citysearch: Can video ads make local search cool?: Local old timer Citysearch announces a much needed facelift today, literally.Heralding the “next-generation” of Citysearch, the veteran IAC owned cityguide launched a bevy of trendy Web 2.0 social features and interactive services along with a new “cool” blue interface and rejuvenated tag line: “Live like an insider.” How does Citysearch...; Tags: Video, Marketing, Local, Advertising; Blog posts 2007-05-02
Google Voice Local Search just launched: Google Voice Local Search just launchedRecorded ConversationDownload Squad's Brad Linder recorded the conversation.http://www.downloadsquad.com/2007/04/06/google-launches-goog-411/skype?I live in Canada too, I tried dialing google 411 from skype and just keep getting a busy signal, not sure if that would work or not, what do you think?Microsoft wants to rule the SOFTWARE world!If you...; Tags: SEARCH, Google Voice Local Search, Google Voice, Google Inc., local search, Download Squad; Discussion threads 2007-04-06
Google Voice Local Search just launched: Just minutes ago, Google updated their Google Labs page with what they call "Google Voice Local Search". It appears to be similar, if not related, to the long dead "voice search" project that doesnt work anymore.According to the product page, you can use it to actually connect to the...; Tags: Google Labs; Blog posts 2007-04-06
Google Local Search: $31 billion risky business: Google Local Search: $31 billion risky businessAll that text for a simple conclusionIt does not take all that text to write at the bottom of the article that a $31B idea is also a $31B risk. That is common sense in business.I think that local search will play incredibly important...; Tags: SEARCH, local search, Google Local Search, Google Local, Google Inc.; Discussion threads 2007-03-24
News to know: Apple vs. researchers; Drop 'IP' from VOIP; Local search: Notable headlines: George Ou: How Apple orchestrated web attack on researchers.More Apple coverage: Larry Dignan: Apple TV an $11.4 billion market? Techmeme discussion.WSJ: Apple Opens Doors by Running Windows.George Ou: Should Apple be making fun of Vista UAC?Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: Design the next generation iPod. Jason OGrady: Portable users: heed the...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), VoIP, IP, Apple Computer Inc., David Berlind, Microsoft Windows Vista, local search; Blog posts 2007-03-20
The future of Local Search: Report from the field: What is the future of local search?Number one search engine Google wants to determine the local search future, just like it aims to lead all the myriad forms of search and advertising it is setting its eyes on.Several hundred local search and advertising executives have convened in Santa Clara for...; Tags: SEARCH, local search; Blog posts 2007-03-20
Google Local Search: $31 billion risky business: Last month I underscored the local advertising opportunity is currently wide open, putting forth “Google: $31 billion local dilemma”: High-profile, venture capital backed, locally-focused, online start-ups that launched with much fanfare and support are in critical condition—Judy’s Book, Backfence, InsiderPages—, unable to gain sufficient traction within local communities or...; Tags: Search Advertising, Metrics, ROI, Google Software Applications, ecommerce, Amateur Content, Venture Capital, VC, Google, Yellow Pages, Search, Local; Blog posts 2007-02-23
Google Local at Google.com: Google is keen on the $31 billion local advertising opportunity, as I discuss in ““Google: $31 billion local winner?” Most Google searches for local businesses are initiated at the general search box at Google.com, despite Google’s best efforts to drive users to start their local searches at Google Maps....; Tags: SEARCH, Google Local, Google Inc., local listing, local search, local business; Blog posts 2007-01-29
FileMonkey (exe): The FileMonkey file operations package automates common file management tasks. Main features include perform search and replace on multiple file contents, names or folder names using wildcards such as asterisk. Rename files or folders to match a sequence or crop names. Copy or move files. Split, join, or merge. Change...; Tags: Folder, Local Search, Search; Software downloads 2006-12-20
Ask.com's Trojan Horse--AskCity: Ask.com isn’t suffering from an inferiority complex, despite being fourth in the search engine rankings. Company CEO Jim Lanzone told me that he expects to reach double digit growth for his search engine, which currently is less than 6 percent according to various measurement services. He pointed to the fact...; Tags: AskCity, Jim Lanzone, Search, Web Technology, Personal Technology, General; Blog posts 2006-12-03
Web 2.0 meets local search?: Curious about how Web 2.0 impacts local search?“Web 2.0 & Local Search” was the topic du jour at this afternoon’s Local Ad World mini-conference in New York City.The answer in a nut shell? Google.Yes, $148 billion and counting market cap Google rules not only in search, but in Web 2.0,...; Tags: CitySearch, Google Inc.; Blog posts 2006-10-25