Google is making further strides into local search today with the launch of a ‘Nearby’ search option. The new feature is added to the ‘Search Options’ bar on the left side of the Google search layout.

What are “near me” searches and why do they matter? “Near me” searches are high-intent, proximity-driven queries that include language like “near me” or “nearby” to land local search results. For ...

Google Search is testing showing a "nearby stores" section that has an embedded map with a "more options" button that leads to a local pack. This is instead of showing the local pack immediately, ...