Comments on: Indian IT Firm outsources Local US Mapspam to itself

By: Understanding Google Maps & Yahoo Local Search » Google Maps: LBC broken and more | Developing Knowledge about Local Search

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:02:21 +0000

[...] Think locally, but act globally appears to be the new motto for Map’s data entry. It is an interesting development that low cost Indian workers are getting involved in Maps and this posting compliments my earlier post on Indian originated Mapspam. [...]

By: Understanding Google Maps & Yahoo Local Search » Google Mapspam - a violated Public Trust? | Developing Knowledge about Local Search

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:30:22 +0000

[...] via bulk upload, Google Maps has allowed a large number of exploitive listings to appear. These listings are annoying when they unfairly compete with legitimate local business. They are down right troublesome when [...]

By: Mike Blumenthal

Mike Blumenthal — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:12:47 +0000

@Matt – think Google gets tired of me?

@Stever – you are right, now you can get twice as much spam for half of the price, the question is who gets banned? That being said, the short term rewards might just be worth it.

Mike

By: Stever

Stever — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 22:16:23 +0000

Now when you need to outsource some map spamming for one of your more dubious clients, you know who to call.

By: Matt McGee

Matt McGee — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:55:19 +0000

I love your sense of humor, Mike – too funny!

By: panzermike

panzermike — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:41:27 +0000

lol Mike. Keep em coming.

By: David Mihm

David Mihm — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:40:46 +0000

Mike, this is TOO funny:

Olean, while it may have a number of Asian and Indian residents, typically has streets named after US Presidents, classic American Trees and the original thirteen states.

Once again, great catch.