Images Displaying in Google Maps Results
Mary Bowling | 9 May 2008 |
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One of my favorite things about Google Maps is how it constantly evolves. New features are being added all the time and often occur without any noise or fanfare. This morning, for the first time, I saw images being displayed in the Maps results. I searched for “winter park co” and here’s what displayed:
Here’s what a regular Google Search for the same query returned:
I must have been snoozing! Take a look at what you see when you click on the new feature “Explore This Area”:
And this is what you’ll see on the Map next to it:
Why is this significant? Is it the beginning of all relevant results displaying within Google’s verticals? Images and videos are already in the Maps results. Will local news start appearing, as well?
I certainly don’t know, but it’s great to see another cool feature in Maps. Stayed tuned as the search story unfolds…
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