"We're introducing a new searchable map on IG today," Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg posted on his Instagram story Tuesday. "You can now discover popular local businesses near you and filter by categories." ...

Google has a new small business filter for search and maps, allowing shoppers to find products offered online by local retailers that identify as small businesses, according to a press release.

Instagram’s latest update aims to make it easier for users to find local businesses or attractions by adding a searchable map that lets you “discover popular local businesses near you ...

As the native navigation app on your iPhone, Apple Maps provides an iOS-integrated and feature-rich experience. ... look up local businesses, and more. Alex Baggott | May 26, 2023.

LinkDaddy has announced its Google Maps Ranking service for businesses that depend on calls and clicks from their GMB (Google My Business) to help them foster greater engagement from local customers.

It continues: “Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Bing Maps combined make up 20% of default local search platforms. This reinforces the importance of ensuring you’re optimizing for both map packs ...

Local businesses have an edge in claiming the coveted “position zero” at the top of relevant Google search results, which may show a map of local businesses near the searcher.

Google Maps has requirements for local business listings. Even when your business doesn't want to display an address in the listing, Google requires a mailing address for the business.