Comments on: Vote for you favorite local search startup

By: rafi bandubai

rafi bandubai — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:02:24 +0000

I think tolmolbol is a very good site…it has lots of local info which is quite useful for guys like me……..

By: Kishore

Kishore — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:18:16 +0000

Best local site

By: Abhilash

Abhilash — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:57:49 +0000

tolmolbol is the best site when it comes to the local search. It is a cool site with all the other web 2.0 features.

By: vinod

vinod — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:33:06 +0000

Hi guys

There is an interesting site that you have left out .It is http://www.findnearyou.com

It is cool and available in 5 cities

By: Pavan

Pavan — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:09:37 +0000

Hey,

Even Cityfind.yulop.com is an amazing local search, please have a look, i think it should be added in the poll too.,

Pavan

By: Renie

Renie — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:11:21 +0000

Check out IndiBloogle - search engine for Indian blogs.

By: Alok Maheshwari

Alok Maheshwari — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:04:25 +0000

I think the local search war was over even before it started.In my opinion Justdial is the winner. Maybe not now but just give or take 2-3 years and the verdict will be out. Many haven’t heard about Justdial but it already has a presence in 44 cities and soon it will be covering more cities.We can just wait and watch but the results are already out, we just need to accept it.

By: anurag

anurag — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:19:46 +0000

none of the startups mentioned have gained enough momentum till date. moreover, none of them “actually” overlap as far as the cities they cover is concerned. however, most of these startups are sitting on huge piles of money (almost all of them have been funded) and the big fight for the user’s mind share is just around the corner.

wait and watch. you never know, someone not heard of till date may take the cake

By: Anuj

Anuj — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:09:30 +0000

Who said justdial is a Startup,i think these guys should remove justdial from the startup list. & yaa if justdial is a Startup then Yahoo, google & etc etc all are Startup.

By: pranav

pranav — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:30:42 +0000

@alec,

I agree Justdial is not a startup and went back & forth several times wondering whether to include them in list. That was one of the reasons I first decided to seek the public opinion:

http://www.startupdunia.com/2007/12/26/wrapping-up-2007/

Besides, justdial has existed for 10 years or so — but was relatively unheard of.

I know – this can be contended and go either ways, but what’s done is done.

By: alec

alec — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:55:00 +0000

when did JustDial become a startup…If i know correctly, JD has been around for 10 years or so?? So is it a 10 year old startup?!! Are we comparing Apples to Oranges – since the question doesnt really ask local search on internet or a specific channel..

By: Rupali Jain

Rupali Jain — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:32:21 +0000

The Site Rocks……

By: vanaja

vanaja — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:27:49 +0000

Metromela is one the best sites I’ve come across in the recent times. It has all the information that one needs to get the best out of a city. I live in Hyderabad. And I am yet to find such relevant and useful information in any website or publication. Also, the design is uncluttered and easy to navigate. I think metromela will emerge as one of the most popular sites very soon.

By: AJay

AJay — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:56:55 +0000

I always use Onyomo, & i got the result whatever i searched for.so i think onyomo is best.

By: Joshua

Joshua — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:29:02 +0000

I mean to say just dial is very helpful and google also.

By: Mahesh V

Mahesh V — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:21:38 +0000

I find metromela is very useful and helpful. I have been extensively using this for my personal and also for my office use. They have lot of relevant and good information. Site is very clean not clustered. Very very good content. I think this co. would be big hit very soon.

By: pranav

pranav — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:43:07 +0000

gaurav,

i ruled out google local for obvious reasons – as you mention, its not a startup.
Somehow OnyoMo slipped though. I’ll add it now.

thanks for pointing out.
-p

By: Gaurav

Gaurav — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:16:33 +0000

Pranav,

I used local.google.co.in (not a startup though) and onyomo. They gave me pretty good results.