Google+ Local to Replace Google Places

Google+ Local to Replace Google Places

Google has announced today that it has created a new tab on Google+ called Google+Local, which is designed to replace Google Places.  According to the search engine giant, Google+ Local will be a simple way to discover and share local information featuring Zagat...
How to Optimize a Google Places Listing

How to Optimize a Google Places Listing

With the increasing use of internet over the years, most of the business owners are turning to the search engine giant to attract people. Google Placesis a great way to get business found as it is used by millions of netizens everyday to drive traffic to their...
Google Acquired Zagat

Google Acquired Zagat

  Google announced on their blogthat they have acquired Zagat, the long-lived household name for restaurant reviews.  Even though Google acquired Zagat officially on Sept. 8th, they insist that we’ll see restaurant reviews integrated into Google Search and...

Microsoft Launches Bing Business Portal

    Bing Business Portal is the newest competition for Google Places and has been launched by Microsoft to replace Bing Local Listing Center.  Business owners can create their listings by phone or using a PIN that’s sent through conventional snail mail. The...