Just a couple weeks after Google’s failed deal with Yelp, Google has launched a new search functionality called “Near Me Now.” When around town with your Android or iPhone, just go to Google.com in the safari browser and you’ll be given the “Near Me Now” link as shown below. Google said this about the new functionality:
“Near me now” was designed to address two user problems. First, we wanted to make it fast and easy to find out more about a place in your immediate vicinity, whether you’re standing right in front of a business or if it’s just a short walk away. For example, you may want to know what other customers think about a restaurant before you go inside (see quick video below) or what they have been raving about on the menu before you order. By selecting the “Explore right here” option, you can find out more about a place “right here” with just a few clicks.
All i have to say is “it’s about time!” The technology’s there, I’m actually very surprised it took them so long to roll this out. This is just another reason to get listed in local search.
