Google Maps Interface Tweak

Google Maps has made a small change in the interface (thanks to ever observant LA Florist, Cathy Rulloda) removing the obvious links to toggle between Maps View (seen when entering via Maps link) and Text View (seen when entering via a Universal Local Result). The change, one of many since the August Blue Line role …

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Google Maps: Telephone validation not working properly in Canada?

Google Map’s LBC phone validation system has been quirky (also see the old help group) over the years, working for many but failing unpredictably for some. It won’t work with a PBX system and seems to have other limitations but a recent post in the Google Help Fourms seems to indicate that currently, for whatever reason, …

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Local Links of Interest

Leveraging Small Business Customer Reviews and Testimonials Online – Steven Brier Great summary of all the reasons customer testimonials should be an integrated part of your customer relations strategy and how to make it so. Microsoft GeoSynth to take on Google Street View – Stuart Miles, PocketLint.com Although not due to be launched until later …

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