DENVER, Colo. March 27, 2006 - Local Matters, Inc., a provider of specialized technology and media solutions for Yellow Pages publishers and 411 service providers, today announced a new version of its local search platform, Destination Search, with added features and functionality that include Find Nearby search capabilities and shopping oriented mapping.
This release of Destination Search introduces new ways to apply search, organize information and share opinions to enhance the local search experience for consumers and provide valuable expansion opportunities for traditional media publishers. The platform´s local search features have been expanded to offer more visual, map-oriented searches that provide users with the ability to initiate or organize their search by using local maps.
"The new version of Destination Search underscores Local Matters commitment to enable our Yellow Pages customers to realize additional growth and revenue opportunities through a differentiated online local search strategy," said Perry Evans, CEO of Local Matters. "Destination Search is delivering the right technology infrastructure at the right time, allowing our customers to take advantage of the growing opportunity in the online local search market."
One new search capability in Destination Search is Find Nearby, which allows users to search for local businesses from a specific location on a map, while they are reviewing the map. Once they find the first local business, they can then expand their search to find nearby businesses that are relevant to each prior search target and plot the locations on a map, generating a visual plan that users can save and organize. Find Nearby is an essential feature for creating dynamic, interactive marketplaces that facilitate and extend relationships between buyers and sellers.
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About Local Matters
Local Matters, Inc., with more than 40 customers in 18 countries, provides specialized technology products and media services that enable Yellow Pages publishers and 411 service providers to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the local search market. Local Matters' products and services are designed to enable its clients to deliver improved online and voice-based local search services, creating expanded advertising and other revenue opportunities. Visit the company at
www.localmatters.com 
