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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."

3 of 193 comments (clear)

  1. U.S. only :( by aeschenkarnos · · Score: 5, Informative

    Cool and stuff, but "... in the U.S.". WTF? Should be noted first in the article.

  2. I VOLUNTEER! by wamerocity · · Score: 5, Funny

    To go and track down and get the info for all the stripclubs and brothels/"gentlemen's clubs".

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  3. Perfect for the anti-Wal-Mart crowd. by KTheorem · · Score: 5, Insightful

    This would be a great thing for those who want to help out the small businesses in their area. They can go out and literally put them on the map. The more people that are aware the small shops exist, the more likely people will be to shop there.

    I know that I, for one, don't neglect smaller shops because I would rather go to Target. For the most part, I do it because I am unaware that there even is a small shop that could serve my needs.