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Google Buffs Up Local Search

Google has added new features to its local search engine, in hopes of attracting a bigger audience and creating more inventory for its advertisers. The company has integrated the newly-launched Google Maps. It's also integrated various other bits of information -- including user reviews, hours of operation and credit cards accepted. All of these are gathered from various sites across the Internet, including Citysearch, Dine.com, SuperPages.com, Gayot.com, AOL CityGuide, Frommers.com and RestaurantRow.com.

Read the whole story at ClickZ, March 3, 2005 »

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