Search Engine News: Local SEO

Guide to Local Search Engine Marketing for Small Businesses - Part 1
Following are some things you can do yourself to get your local business much more exposure in search.
Google Changes the Name of Google Maps -> Google Local -> Google Places
Matt Cutts announced on Friday that Google Local (also known as Google Maps) will now be called 'Google Places.'
Heeeeeere's Google Maps
Google Maps debuted last week, and already they've sent out more news. Now you can use Google for driving directions from your mobile phone.
Latest Eye-Tracking Results on Google SERPs
The latest eye-tracking results from SEOmoz show some interesting dynamics on how people visually interact with Google SERPs.
Google: "SEO is not Spam".
Google's Matt Cutts makes a deliberate statement that all SEO is not spam.
Handy Infographic Highlights Growing Importance of Local Search Marketing
We've been harnessing the power of local search for years. Now this Infographic highlights the growth of local search in pictures.
Local is the New Social
A recent panel study reveals interesting insights on how consumers use Google to search for local businesses.