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Local.com search functionality now available on mobile phones and devices
Written by Local.com
Friday, 25 May 2007
Local.com Introduces Local Mobile
IRVINE, CA, May 23, 2007 Local.com Corporation (NASDAQ: LOCM), a leading local search engine, today announced the launch of Local Mobile, the companys new mobile service that allows users to access Local.coms search engine from mobile phones and devices.
Local Mobile is a mobile-centric, ad-supported site that provides users with a quick and easy way to perform relevant local searches by entering a keyword and location from their wireless phone or device. Local.com has partnered with Trilibis Mobile, a leading provider of mobile community applications and enabling technologies, to develop and deploy Local.coms mobile service.
Local Mobile enables users to:
Quickly access search results based on a simple what and where search
Access business profile pages, complete with mapping
Access driving directions
Send listings to mobile phone or device via SMS
Access click-to-call functionality
Sort results by relevance, distance or name
We recognize that our users want access to Local.com wherever they are, and Local Mobile represents an extension of our leading local search technology for consumers on-the-go, said Bruce Crair, Local.com president and COO. According to a recent report by iCrossing, an estimated 37 million Americans conduct mobile searches on a weekly basis, with maps/directions, and local information being in the top three searches. As a leader in local search, it was a natural fit for us to extend our reach into the mobile market.
Local Mobile is available on any mobile phone or device with mobile web browsing capabilities.
Local.com is truly a leader in the local search industry. They have set the standard for providing highly relevant local search results, said Alex Panelli, Trilibis Mobile CEO. With 75 percent of mobile searchers refusing to go beyond the second page, returning relevant search results is essential. We are pleased to be working with Local.com on this exciting new venture.
To use Local Mobile, go to: http://mobile.local.com from the Internet browser on your mobile phone or device.
About Local.com
Local.com (NASDAQ: LOCM) is a Top 100 website attracting approximately 10 million visitors each month seeking information on local businesses, products, services, people and jobs. Powered by the companys patent-pending Keyword DNA® and local web indexing technologies, Local.com provides users with targeted, relevant local search results, including special offers from local businesses, user reviews, local businesses website links, maps, driving directions and more. Businesses can advertise on Local.com with subscription, pay-per-click, banner and pay-per-call ad products. For more information visit: www.local.com.
About Trilibis Mobile
Founded in 2002, Trilibis Mobile is a leading provider of mobile community applications and enabling technologies. Trilibis patent-pending mobile publishing solution, SmartPath, enables content providers, online communities, direct marketers and other mobile service companies to create, deploy, update and manage highly-customizable, cross-platform applications and mobile Internet (WAP) sites compatible with all major carrier networks and hundreds of mobile handset devices.
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