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NewsYahoo launches local-search engine
October 4, 2004 The company is vying to give Web surfers more exact and more comprehensive local-search results. -
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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. -
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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 -
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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. -
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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. -
DownloadsMagic Map (North America Edition) 1.1
Search your friends using a map with satellite images.
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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. -
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MSN to offer local-search service
June 21, 2005 Service integrates mapping and satellite images to help consumers pinpoint nearby stores and restaurants. -
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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. -
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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 -
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Search going loco for local
March 3, 2005 Google updates its local service, as AOL reveals plans for neighborhood search on cell phones. -
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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. -
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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 -
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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. -
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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. -
ReviewsAOL Search
Reviewed on May 5, 2005 AOL Search's slick, friendly interface caters to beginners, but Yahoo and Google are better choices for power searchers or multimedia mavens. -
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AOL goes public with local search
February 24, 2005 The service lets people personalize search results to their locale and review past queries. -
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CitySearch teams with Overture
May 13, 2004 The local guides site forges a deal with Overture Services to run the company's paid ads in some of CitySearch's local search listings. -
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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. -
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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.
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