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Ask Maps in Google Maps – When Local Search Meets Gemini AI

“Ask Maps” is like having AI Mode in Google Maps. You can now have conversations with Maps to plan trips, research local businesses, and much more. Google just announced out a new and powerful feature in Google Maps called “Ask Maps”. I’ve had access to the feature for the past week and have been heavily … Read more

New features in ChatGPT Search for December 2024

ChatGPT Search creeps closer to Google – OpenAI’s Ship-mas brings maps for Local Search, improved results for navigational queries, and live mode with Search

We are quickly witnessing the Googlization of ChatGPT and the ChatGPTization of Google Search. It’s a fascinating time to be involved in Search, that’s for sure. I cover several new ChatGPT Search features announced as part of OpenAI’s Ship-mas. Update 2/7/25: OpenAI announced that ChatGPT Search is now available for all users, even non-logged in … Read more

Facebook Graph Search – My Initial Thoughts on Speed, Privacy, Reputation Management, Not Provided, and more

Last week, Facebook unveiled Facebook Graph Search, which is an important step forward for the social network.  Many in digital marketing, including myself, wondered why Facebook had never added a serious search feature to its platform.  It made no sense…  Until now, Facebook’s search functionality has been horrible.  I often joked that you couldn’t find yourself via Facebook … Read more