Google likes to do things that “scale,” which is why it has been difficult for the company to create vertical solutions of depth. Maps and local is an area that Google has invested hugely … more →
ScreenwerkGreg Sterling wrote 1 day ago: Google likes to do things that “scale,” which is why it has been difficult for the compa … more →
Greg Sterling wrote 1 week ago: The other day I was surprised to see a Geico car insurance commercial (couldn’t find today) as … more →
Greg Sterling wrote 1 week ago: In response to a lot of controversy over HelpHive’s approach to delivering calls/leads to loca … more →
Greg Sterling wrote 2 weeks ago: I wrote about the MSN homepage relaunch at SEL last week. There I mentioned that there was extensive … more →
Greg Sterling wrote 3 weeks ago: Google tried a mortgage marketplace in the UK last year as a test drive for a range of things (Merch … more →
Greg Sterling wrote 3 weeks ago: Google has been gradually improving real estate search on Maps. It doesn’t have the features a … more →
Greg Sterling wrote 1 month ago: Seattle-based home services directory site HelpHive is launching a promotional program, called … more →
Greg Sterling wrote 1 month ago: RedBeacon, “OpenTable for local services,” which won the TechCrunch50 top prize, has for … more →
scotthargis wrote 1 month ago: It’s usually the very first bit of feedback you get when you’re starting out in Interior … more →
Greg Sterling wrote 2 months ago: In a quick Twitter post I described RedBeacon as ServiceMagic meets LocalPrice meets Bookfresh or Bo … more →
Greg Sterling wrote 2 months ago: DiscoverOurTown is one of the great, little known success stories in local. I’ve written about … more →
Greg Sterling wrote 2 months ago: Steve Vasil, who used to lead the Kelsey Group’s sales efforts, is now running a local sports … more →
Greg Sterling wrote 2 months ago: The most recent Hitwise US travel category data show Google Maps overtaking MapQuest. The two sites … more →
downtowninteriors wrote 2 months ago: I consider the Hunter Douglas Luminette to be the evolution of the Vertical Blind. It is a fantastic … more →
consultgenie wrote 2 months ago: With a career span of 36 years in global IT industry gained from industry stalwarts like HCL India, … more →
Greg Sterling wrote 2 months ago: SpotMixer, for those who don’t know it, is a DIY video creation platform. I first wrote about … more →
Greg Sterling wrote 2 months ago: It’s a rare case when a mobile app improves upon a PC experience but in my view ServiceMagic h … more →
Greg Sterling wrote 2 months ago: I wrote a post this morning at Search Engine Land on litigation between LendingTree.com and one of i … more →
consultgenie wrote 2 months ago: A consultant has the ability to bridge the gap between your requirement for specialized business kno … more →