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Google's $10 Local Search Play

Posted by kdawson on from the cheap-feet-on-the-street dept.

thefickler writes "Google has come come up with a novel way to boost the information it has about local businesses. As part of its Business Referral Representative program, Google is offering individuals up to $10 to visit local businesses and tell them about Google Maps and Google AdWords, collect information (such as hours of operation and types of payment accepted), and take digital photos of the business. Reaction to the program has been mixed."

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  1. Wow by Monoliath · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    This is taking advantage, totally.

    Of course the decision is totally up to the individual as always... ...but this is a superb example of taking advantage of someones ignorance of the true value of the data they are providing.

    Do no evil? PSSSH, yeah right...more like Do Know Evil.