Is local search geo-targeted?

Discussion in 'Google' started by macz_g, Mar 28, 2006.

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  1. #1
    My question.

    If I live in New York and I search in google, or any SE with local search, for a chinese restaurant will they display results based on my location.

    Do they detect my IP and then display results based on my geographic area?

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks

    Graeme
     
    macz_g, Mar 28, 2006 IP
  2. mad4

    mad4 Peon

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    Google will geotarget your results according to your IP for any query you make.

    Having said that if you are searching for a Cafe in New York then they will probably turn off any geotargetting and just show you the cafe's in New York.
     
    mad4, Mar 29, 2006 IP
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    Yes, it is, and I think it sucks.
     
    tri, Mar 29, 2006 IP
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    I agree, they should put an option to turn that on or off, sometimes it really complicates searching
     
    pozer, Mar 30, 2006 IP