Google Voice Local Search was launched a few months ago. It is available only in the U.S. and is a free way to get information on local business listings.
Program 1-800-GOOG-411 (1-800-466-4411) into both your home and cell phones for future reference. When you call, an automated voice will answer. Give him your city and state and then you can ask for either a specific business listing or a category, i.e. florists. He will give you the top eight results, asking you to either speak or punch in the number of the one you’re looking for. Then you’ll receive the address of the business and the option to either be connected to the business or have the info texted to your cell phone.
I tried it on a speaker phone and the system heard everything I said the first time. Don’t you find it frustrating to have to repeat yourself to a machine? Give it a go, I think you’ll find it convenient…and best of all – free!
