Comments on: 3 Reasons Yahoo! Local Search Can Dominate Google

By: Matt Prados

Matt Prados — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:04:06 +0000

Local search is the future of search great data.

By: Wayne Smallman

Wayne Smallman — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 09:49:04 +0000

I first discussed the potential of Yahoo!’s local ambitions back in February this year. So I’m glad to see that others are seeing the same as me.

But prior to that, I talked about how Yahoo! could well have conceded ‘regular’ search to Google so that they can concentrate on local search, as well as other niche areas, like mobile in-car search, for example.

The world of search doesn’t live and breath by Google, and I think Yahoo! are well aware of this…

By: Deanna

Deanna — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 03:20:06 +0000

I am thrilled to see Yahoo pulling ahead of Google! I have been asking for years why Google hasn’t updated the functionality, features and look and feel of their site. I also agree that the Google search engine does not always return the greatest or most relevant results; most times I find better search results on Yahoo!

Not only that, but the MAIN reason why I choose to use Yahoo over Google is because they’ve actually taken the time to think about the USER and have expanded their site and services… It’s all about convenience. I love that it’s a one-stop shopping experience… I can go there to get great search results while also glancing over the Top News stories. While I’m there I can also find videos, music, games, Yahoo maps , Yahoo Local, current weather in my area, and so much more, all in the same place.. Yahoo’s site is very clean and is well-chunked; it’s easy to read and easy to find what you’re looking for, which is why people come to the site in the first place. Yahoo also nicely showcases the Top News Stories by using tabs and categorizing the news. And hey! – Did you guys know that you can customize the background color of your own Yahoo! page by clicking the “Page Options” link towards the top right corner of the page.??? Mine is currently “Tangerine” ;-)

The bottom line is that Google is just not meeting the needs of today’s Internet users…

Well done Yahoo!

By: Brian

Brian — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 01:02:23 +0000

I agree, this new release is awesome! Well done Yahoo! Local

By: Michael Martinez

Michael Martinez — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 22:47:14 +0000

The new Yahoo! Local Search rocks! I haven’t seen a better one out there yet.

Well done, Yahoo! Well done.