Google updated its Search documentation to add local business queries to the two result units rolled out in the EEA for ...

Google seems to be testing its AI-organized search results pages for local search queries. We saw Google testing this for shopping-related queries after Google announced at I/O that it would roll out ...

Google published a research paper describing how it extracts “services offered” information from local business sites to add it to business profiles in Google Maps and Search. The algorithm describes ...

Google has improved its local search offering, which provides address information for nearby businesses, by pulling Google Maps out of beta to answer the question: "Are we there yet?" Google's maps ...

Google is testing a new "share list" button for local packs, place results, in the Google Search results. I assume this lets you share the local listings you see with a friend or colleague. Sachin ...

Google local business search has expanded across the EEA, changing how travelers may discover restaurants, attractions and other businesses.

Google Local finally left beta in the U.S. and Canada on Thursday, offering local search results with integrated map information. Users can pull up nearby businesses blended with satellite imagery and ...

The lawsuit alleges illegal monopoly practices related to local search and local search advertising. A new chapter in Google’s antitrust troubles opened yesterday with Yelp filing a lawsuit alleging ...