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Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
The future of search: Why Location Bank matters in the age of AI?
With the explosive rise of AI-driven assistants like ChatGPT, Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant the way people search is fundamentally changing. Traditional typed searches are giving way to voice commands, conversational queries, and intelligent prompts. But, when it comes to location based searches (or prompts), behind this shiny new interface lies something essential: the same old data. Whether someone asks Siri 'Where can i find a good burger in Rosebank' or types a query into an AI chat window, these platforms don't invent answers from thin air. They pull from structured, trusted data sources like Google Maps, Bing, Apple Maps, and more. And if your brand's location data isn't present, accurate, and consistent across these sources, you're invisible in this new AI-powered world. 'The future of search may look different on the surface but under the hood, it still depends on one thing: clean, trusted data,' said Neil Clarence, Co-founder of Location Bank. 'That's where we come in.' Welcome to the new search ecosystem The future of search is layered, decentralised, and intelligent but every layer still depends on accurate data. Here's how: - ChatGPT pulls data through Bing → Location Bank integrates directly with Bing - ChatGPT pulls data from a brands store locator - Location Bank powers these with consistent data. - Siri now taps into ChatGPT + Apple Maps → Location Bank supports both. - Google Assistant relies on Google Maps → Location Bank publishes to it natively. Location Bank. (2025). Store Locator As AI platforms scrape and learn from massive amounts of third-party data, the quality and consistency of your business's location presence has never mattered more. Why Location Bank is now critical infrastructure Location Bank ensures that your business is published correctly: name, address, phone number, hours, categories, and more across a powerful network of digital endpoints. This includes Google, Bing, Meta, Apple Maps, TomTom, Here, and in-car navigation systems. Here's what that means in practice: - If a customer asks Siri 'Where can I find a good burger in Rosebank?" you show up because your data is there on Apple Maps. - If a user asks ChatGPT 'Where can i find a good burger in Rosebank? and ChatGPT leans on Bing, you show up because your data was indexed. - If someone uses Google Assistant, your business is found because your details are perfectly synced with Google Maps. Even as consumer search habits change, your discoverability doesn't - because you are present where AI learns. The trust factor in an AI world AI systems are trained to prioritise accuracy, authority, and consistency. When your business details vary across platforms or worse, don't exist at all AI deprioritises you in favor of more reliable sources. Inconsistent data confuses search engines, but it completely disqualifies you from intelligent agents that rely on trustworthy signals. That's why uniform, verified, and up-to-date location data is no longer just a local SEO best practice - it's a foundational strategy for AI-era visibility. 'In the age of AI, your discoverability is determined by the quality of your data,' added Neil Clarence. 'We don't just publish your locations, we make them findable, verifiable, and trustworthy across every digital touchpoint.' AI might be transforming how people search but it still relies on structured data to deliver results. Location Bank helps ensure that your business isn't just listed, but trusted, synced, and ready for discovery no matter how or where consumers search. In the era of AI, your visibility will be shaped by your data. Location Bank makes sure your data is everywhere it needs to be. About Location Bank Location Bank is a leading MarTech platform that enables brands to centrally manage and sync their digital location data across key digital platforms. By delivering consistent, verified business information at scale, Location Bank helps brands enhance discoverability, build trust, and thrive in an AI-first digital landscape.
GSM Arena
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- GSM Arena
New MagicOS 9 version brings the Phantom Engine to the Magic6 series for stable gaming Comments
New MagicOS 9 version brings the Phantom Engine to the Magic6 series for stable gaming Comments
CTV News
16-05-2025
- CTV News
'Dad, I'm alive!': Missing camper found after almost a month lost in California wilderness
Watch The family of a woman missing for almost a month is overjoyed after she was found alive and well more than 70 kilometres from where she was last seen.
Times of Oman
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Shura, State councils joint committees address items of dispute
Musca t— The joint committees between the State Council and the Shura Council held a meeting to discuss several disputed articles related to draft laws on combating human trafficking, state revenue collection, and real estate regulation, referred by the Council of Ministers. The meeting was attended by members of both councils and the Secretary-General of the State Council. The number of disputed articles between the two councils reached 14 related to the anti-human trafficking draft law, 12 concerning the state revenue collection draft law, and 13 in the real estate regulation draft law, in addition to new articles introduced by both councils. The meeting concluded with the committees reaching consensus on all disputed articles. A report will be submitted for discussion during the joint session between the State Council and the Shura Council.
Fast Company
12-05-2025
- Fast Company
Snapchat's Snap Map reaches 400 million users
Move aside, Google Maps: Snapchat's Snap Map has hit a major milestone with 400 million monthly active users. Launched in 2017, Snap Map began as a GPS-based feature that allowed users to see their friends' real-time locations. Those who opted in could view a live map showing not just where their friends were, but also what was happening nearby—and share their own location as well. Since then, Snapchat has significantly expanded its map features. Last year, Snap Map introduced 'Footsteps,' a tool that helps users visualize how much of the world they've explored. For instance, the app might report that you've covered 75% of your local area. The feature is reminiscent of Google Maps's ' Timeline,' which tracks visited places through Location History. 'Our Map is about more than getting directions from point A to point B; it enables Snapchatters to stay connected, in real time, to their physical world,' Snapchat said, per Adweek. Snapchat also launched 'Promoted Places,' allowing brands to advertise and highlight all their locations on Snap Map, making it easier for users to discover new spots. McDonald's and Taco Bell are among the brands leveraging this feature. Currently, Snapchat is the only major social media platform with a map feature as a central part of its experience, offering real-time social discovery. That may soon change, though—Instagram has confirmed it's developing a similar ' Friend Map ' feature. This will allow users to post text and video updates tied to specific locations, with friends' updates displayed alongside one another on the map. Despite Instagram's ambitions, it still has a long way to go to catch up. 'Snap Map is one of the most used mobile maps in the world, and we're thrilled to see our community continue to grow,' said Ceci Mourkogiannis, VP of Product at Snap, in a statement to TechCrunch. 'The Snap Map is helping hundreds of millions connect with friends and their favorite places and discover what's happening around them, making the world feel more connected every day.'
