I evaluate Windows Live Local against Google Maps, concluding that Google's speed is the critical advantage. I find that performance is often the most important feature when comparing mapping services and web applications.
Windows Live Local tries to match Google Maps. But Google Maps is just too fast. As I mentioned earlier (Why Google Reader): the reason I like Google is largely speed.>
Update your business listing on Google Local by editing details like categories and hours. After submission, Google mails a physical PIN to verify your address before the changes become live on the local search platform.
I'm checking out the new Google Maps API, though it strangely fails on Geocities. I've shared resources like Google Maps Mania and a London traffic map to highlight how developers are already using these early mapping tools.
I analyze the launch of Google Maps, noting its superior web interface and intuitive routing. While limited to the US at start, I expect a global expansion following Google's acquisition of Keyhole for its geospatial data.
I am thrilled that Google Maps has officially launched for the UK. This localized version provides specific mapping and search capabilities tailored to the United Kingdom, making local navigation and discovery much more effective.
I'm highlighting the launch of Google Finance and Google Mars, two new services providing market data and high-resolution planetary imagery. These tools represent Google's early expansion into niche data domains like financial services and astronomy.