You Choose the Boundaries: New Feature Added to AskCity

Note: Gary is Director of Online Resources at Ask.com. Below he shares some background and links in the remainder of this post. Access it by clicking the “Read the rest of this entry.” link.

However, if you would like to skip his commentary and examples, no problem. We’ve linked to some info from Ask.com official blog post..

A new feature from Ask.com’s AskCity service is now online.

First, some background.

When Ask.com first launched AskCity in December we pointed out that it was not only a database to find info about local businesses (everything from dentists to seafood restaurants) but also events (in some cases, one click to buy a ticket) movies, etc.

We also mentioned that Ask Maps were also a part of the AskCity service. You can personalize and share the maps and add various markings (shapes, colors and even text content). You also can add locations to these maps (just like you can on Ask Maps) by selecting and moving the yellow color pin and placing it at the desired location or by simply right-clicking on the location and selecting “Add Location.” No typing required.

Another thing that’s part of AskCity is that you can search by neighborhood and Zip Code and then see those areas outlined on the map. Here’s an example outlining a neighborhood. Another example, using a Zip Code.

So, what’s new today?

Well Barry, Marshall, and Ask.com have the story.

But, in a nutshell, here’s what’s new.
1) Head to the Map window on AskCity.

2) Select a drawing tool at the bottom of the map. I selected the circle. At the top of the circle, look for a magnifying glass. Click it. Now, here’s the cool part, you can search for businesses, events, and events in or around the specific area you’ve selected. Here are two examples. 1 (Using a Circle) ||| 2 (Using a Square

Very exciting, not only for the residents of an area but perhaps even more exciting for travelers and also for business researchers trying to get a handle of where certain businesses are located in an unfamiliar city or town.

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