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Enter a query term, such as PIZZA, a business name or the type of business you're looking for, such as plumbers, in the search field.
Select a location to search in by entering a city, state and/or a zip code. You have the option of also specifying a street address, in which case we'll search for locations closest to that address.
Click the Search button.
The AOL Local Search Beta
AOL Local will find and map a list of matches for the search term you entered.
Search results and business information
Search Results (Click picture to enlarge)
When you get the map with its associated list of the businesses matching your search, you can click on a business name to view detailed information about that business. You can also view details about the business, view a photo (if available) and get driving directions by moving your mouse over the marker for the business on the map. For your convenience driving directions can also be found by clicking the driving directions button above the listings beside the map.
Dragging and panning on the map
You may use your mouse to click and drag the map, panning to other locations on the map. As you release the mouse your search will be updated to find the businesses matching your search query located closest to the new viewpoint of your map. If you do not wish to have the businesses on the map updated you can lock your results on the map by clicking the Lock Results radio button above the map. Using the Reset Map link above the map will return your map and search results to their original state.
Searching using city and state
With AOL Local you can select a location to search in by entering a city, state and/or a zip code. You have the option of also entering a street address. To search from a different area simply enter your new location information in the search box and submit as a new search.
This is just to name a few of the new features you'll see. Why don't you check it out for yourself?
Please take a moment to review the Frequently Asked Questions and the Known Issues before test driving the AOL Local Search beta. We welcome you to use the Send Us your Feedback form and/or the Message Boards to share your impressions of the AOL Local Search beta, and we ask you to please report any issues you experience using the Report a Bug form.