There has been an announcement about a new Google Maps feature made by Google through Google+ that allows a sync between the desktop version for Google Maps and the mobile app based versions of Google Maps. With this feature now available, users will be able to send a place you found using the desktop version of Google […]

Some search companies feel they’re not cut out to run their own map imagery collection business, and Bing is just one of those companies, it seems.  Bing has made the decision that they will rely on licensing deals to power some of its key mapping tools, which includes 3D and aerial images, as well as […]

Just like with many businesses, summer brings different business hours.  Take a look at tourist areas as an example.  Local shops will be open longer to accommodate more tourists throughout the longer days.  If you are altering your hours for your business for the summer season (or any for any reason or time of year, […]

YP is a site that provides both local business listings online and in print, and is spinning off its print business into a new company they are calling “Print Media LLC,” although YP will remain focused on digital. While YP continues to sell online business listings and online marketing services, the new Print Media company will […]

Recently, there has been a new version of Google Maps (4.7.0) for iOS that has been released.  In this newest version of of Google Maps, users have the ability to send locations from the PC to their i-devices.  Even though users already have the ability to save places on the desktop and pick them up on their […]

In Yelp news, there has been more evidence of review fraud that Yelp themselves have added that ties directly in the reviews section of local businesses.  If there is a review that Yelp finds a review that could be questionable, say through a paid review as an example, it places a “Consumer Alert” box and […]

In almost any business, the greatest thing you could get in return is the highest customer ratings and great customer reviews as possible.  Naturally, this is completely understandable.  Not only do you want your customers to leave happy, but you want them to be satisfied enough to want to come back again for repeat business. These days, […]

How much do you think Google has invested into their Google Maps and Street View services?  More than likely, probably hundreds of millions of dollars would be a safe bet.  It looks like Street view’s serves a double folded purpose.  Not only does it give users the ability to look around on Google Maps and […]

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In typical Google fashion, Google is continuing to always ad new features and capabilities that keep Google Maps ahead of the competition.  One of the interesting things that came out of I/O Thursday, Google gave us a big shocker.  You’ll be be able to use Google Maps search and voice guided turn-by-turn navigation while completely […]