Local SEO is all about knowing where you stand. More specifically, it’s about knowing where you stand in terms of your ranking on Google Maps. This is because the Google Local Pack — the box on top of ...

You’re searching for a lunch spot in an unfamiliar neighborhood, or you need a mechanic to assist with an unexpected flat tire. Where do you look? If you answered Google Maps, you’re not alone. These ...

As anticipated, Google is launching a feature Thursday night for businesses that want to target customers based on geography. Marketers will be able to place photos and logos inside balloons that pop ...

Microsoft Corp. plans to up the ante in local search by adding 3-D models of 15 U.S. cities to the maps of its Live Local Search service. The 3-D models will allow users to zoom into metro areas and ...

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