Google Maps Unveils New Local Business Features 82
dhinckley writes "Google Maps has added some new features including pictures of the front of the locations you're searching for. Additionally, Local Businesses can enter custom information about their companies including pictures, websites, what type of payment they accept, and even offer coupons through Google Maps."
where (Score:2, Interesting)
Yellow pages network effect (Score:3, Interesting)
To make it worthwhile for businesses, it'd have to be free.
Does Yahoo have this? (Score:5, Interesting)
The end result should be a very accurate database => Google's value rises. This database entry is very happy. All in all a win-win situation.
I wonder how I fix my stuff on Yahoo and any other search engine.
I just did it. Freaky. (Score:5, Interesting)
I chose the call, and then picked, 'Call Now'. (As opposed to 5 min from now).
No sooner did I click it than the phone rang. I picked it up, and a female auto-voice had me punch in a 4 digit code from my screen.
It then told me they're updating every 4 weeks, and to expect it to take that long for my changes to show.
All in all, neato. Though the instant phone call tripped the tin-foil hat wearer in me.
"Mrs. Johnson, we've traced the call TO YOUR CHILD'S BEDROOM!!1!one!!"