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Microsoft's MSN has entered the local search war, debuting a beta product that incorporates city- and region-specific White and Yellow Pages business listings. The site also maps businesses and incorporates some locally targeted paid listings.

The new product from MSN lets users search either based upon their default location -- stored in a "settings" area -- or by specifying a geographic location. When users enter a query, they're returned a list of businesses, with addresses and phone numbers, sorted based on proximity. This data, which business owners can add to or edit, is provided by Amacai. Eventually, MSN has said, each business will have its own detail page.

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Hmmmm...

This will be more prevalent I think. I would always put up an business address, telephone /fax number, and postal (zip) code. It gives confidence to visitors, and helps the SE's localise your pages.

I just tested it.... I'm seeing the same serps, but it must depend on the market.

Cheers,
Paz.

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I found the the differences between MSN LS and Google LS are very huge. I can't see some evident change Between msn web search results and Locals. Just lay your location on the right.

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