October 1998 Searching the Internet locally Most large search indexes concentrate on indexing as much of the Web as possible in order to impress and attract users with shear size. In this article, we'll examine some search strategies for searching the Internet by city, state, country, and region.
Local pages is one of the simplest and best.
Simply enter the zip code of the area you want to search in the text box and click the Get Local button. Get Local search provides an instant Web directory based on zip code. Below are three similar resources for searching the Web by city. This site targets businesses in the U.S. by geographic region and includes a map-based search system for the U.S. and narrows your search as you come closer to its physical location. This Web site uses a series of maps to help you locate an area visually.