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The voice search explosion and how it will change local search

Posted on: June 20, 2016 by in SEO
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Alexander Supertramp / Shutterstock.com Since I noted Timothy Tuttle of Mindmeld’s LSA16 comments about the sudden increase in the volume of voice search queries, I’ve noticed an increasing number of articles on the subject. If the attention being given voice search is an indication of its anticipated impact on the marketplace, then it’s going to be a big deal. The potential for voice search to become a major search medium is well illustrated by the number of slides Mary Meeker devotes Continue Reading ...

Apple Maps becomes a platform with new extensions for third-party apps

Posted on: June 14, 2016 by in SEO
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Apple is opening up Apple Maps to third party developers with new “extensions.” This is parallel to announcements for Messages and Siri, made during today’s WWDC keynote. In addition to a forthcoming “beautiful redesign,” developers can integrate their apps directly into Maps: Now open to developers with new extensions, apps like OpenTable can integrate bookings right into Maps, and services like Uber and Lyft can make it easier for users to book a ride, without ever leaving the Maps Continue Reading ...