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eHub Category: Local

Apr 10, 08
Unlike.net
An urban, "zeitgeisty" online city publication, tailored to suit individual needs with up-to-date, mobile capabilities. Access quintessential information regarding the most influential locations and events the city has to offer. The first release is focused on Berlin and has scheduled launches in Barcelona, Los Angeles, Vienna, and New York City. (Link: Unlike.net)
Permalink - Posted in LocalTravel
Feb 12, 08
Commuter Feed
A free service that lets you see reports on traffic incidents in your local area using Twitter. (Link: Commuter Feed)
Permalink - Posted in LocalMashupsTravel
Jan 24, 08
EveryBlock
Filters an assortment of local news by location so you can keep track of what's happening on your block, in your neighborhood and all over city. Currently available for Chicago, New York and San Francisco. (Link: EveryBlock)
Permalink - Posted in LocalNews
Jan 04, 08
FlyRig
A New York city apartment rental website with broker reviews, searchable local interest information (such as restaurants, stores, and schools), and public transportation information combined together in an Google maps mashup. (Link: FlyRig)
Permalink - Posted in ClassifiedsLocalSearch
Dec 27, 07
Hi Everywhere!
A volunteer local tour guide exchange network that aims to connect people from all over the world. (Link: Hi Everywhere!)
Permalink - Posted in KnowledgeLocal
Dec 12, 07
Docoloco
A place where locals share recommendations. You can ask for recommendations of places with "beer and an open fire" or tell the world about a spot that makes great tamales. You can follow people, places and lists so you're always up to date on the best spots in your neighborhood. (Link: Docoloco)
Permalink - Posted in KnowledgeLocalReviews, Ratings, Ranking
Nov 06, 07
JustRoutes
Find all the public transportation routes in Ireland. None of this information was currently available on the internet so JustRoutes hopped on all the buses and trains to record the GPS locations, etc. and made them available on the website. (Link: JustRoutes)
Permalink - Posted in Geotracking and mappingLocal
Oct 03, 07
LocoGopher
Local search and review site dedicated to connecting local people with their local businesses without ads or sponsored search results. (Link: LocoGopher)
Permalink - Posted in LocalSearch
Aug 14, 07
Nuzizo
A "culture engine" that allows people from all ethnicities to meet, share and connect. The concept is based on virtual neighborhoods that make up an online city. Each neighborhood has its own characteristics, reputation system, and culture that attracts like-minded people to interact and share. (Link: Nuzizo)
Permalink - Posted in LocalSocial web
Jun 28, 07
Neighbor
A new local search site that captures and organizes local knowledge (user-posted questions, answers and reviews of local businesses and educational groups). Currently for the San Francisco Bay Area with plans to expand to other locations. (Link: Neighbor)
Permalink - Posted in ItalianLocal
Jun 14, 07
EveryScape
Panoramic, interactive visual tours of cities. You can check out restaurants, hotels, go shopping, drive by homes. You can see what other people are saying and share your comments as you stroll down the street. Vote for your city to be "scaped." Launching this fall. (Link: EveryScape)
Permalink - Posted in 3DLocalTravel
May 28, 07
LiveLook
Global collection of webcams for users to search based on geography and other tags. (Link: LiveLook)
Permalink - Posted in LocalVideo
May 17, 07
Cafe-List
An online resource about cafes, internet cafes, coffeehouses & tea rooms. Geared for the coffee, tea or cafe enthusiast, the site has related news, events, and reviews. (Link: Cafe-List)
Permalink - Posted in LocalReviews, Ratings, Ranking
May 13, 07
eNeighbors
A communication platform designed specifically for neighborhoods and residents with social networking features. It is private, secure, and easy to set up. (Link: eNeighbors)
Permalink - Posted in LocalSocial networking
Apr 20, 07
CODEPINK
A women's peace group launches new website with a focus in online activism. The website provides campaign tools specifically designed for and by its participants. (Link: CODEPINK)
Permalink - Posted in ActivismLocal
Feb 06, 07
TenantMarket
A new service for renters and landlords designed to be the Match.com of the rental market. Renters share their housing search and some details about themselves. Landlords can send personalized rental offers for apartments, houses, and condos to renters directly via email, and more. (Link: TenantMarket)
Permalink - Posted in ClassifiedsLocalSearch
Feb 05, 07
SuggestLocal
A one-stop collaboration site that allows busy people to arrange get-togethers and discuss and decide what to do without passwords or registering. Find the right place to meet up with family and friends and/or get reviews and suggestions from people you trust. (Link: SuggestLocal)
Permalink - Posted in KnowledgeLocalReviews, Ratings, Ranking
Feb 02, 07
WeHangHere
Find, message and meet the people who love hanging out in your favorite real-world places. Currently for London. (Link: WeHangHere)
Permalink - Posted in LocalSocial webTravel
Feb 02, 07
LinkedCampus
Local businesses can market to college customers by sending announcements to mobile phones using a self-service platform. Anyone from local pizza shops to college professors can use the service to get their message out instantly. (Link: LinkedCampus)
Permalink - Posted in EmailingLocalMobile
Jan 31, 07
OntheInside
An insider, "personality-driven city guide," with exclusive photography and daily updates. (Link: OntheInside)
Permalink - Posted in BlogsLocalTravel
Jan 29, 07
MoVoxx
A new localized mobile alert service which sends SMS coupons to your cell phone in specific categories of interest. (Link: MoVoxx)
Permalink - Posted in eCommerce and ShoppingLocalMobile
Jan 26, 07
down2night
Allows users to subscribe to a SMS text message service to notify them of events/specials at their favorite bars, clubs, restaurants. Establishments can upload their calendar of events, music performances, promotions, etc. Launching for Seattle, WA initially. (Link: down2night)
Permalink - Posted in Events and calenderingLocalMobile
Nov 15, 06
Oodle
Search engine for local classifieds. (Link: Oodle)
Permalink - Posted in ClassifiedsLocalSearch
Nov 03, 06
VirtualCity
A new way of mapping the city of Toronto, combining millions of GPS-accurate photographs with traditional online map tools making it easy to find a location within Toronto, get directions to and from, and view pictures of it without ever leaving the comfort of your home or office. (Link: VirtualCity)
Permalink - Posted in Geotracking and mappingLocal
Oct 30, 06
Rentometer
Rent comparisons so you can see if you're paying too much rent based on your neighborhood and zip code. (Link: Rentometer)
Permalink - Posted in LocalReviews, Ratings, Ranking
Oct 20, 06
Kizmeet
It's all about helping people find romance through "missed connections" based on locations within each city (eg. specific coffee shops, markets, gyms, bars, etc). The site has already launched in 8 cities with plans to expand. See where the hot spots are in your city based on where people are posting. (Link: Kizmeet)
Permalink - Posted in LocalSocial web
Oct 11, 06
GetVendors
A social network for households. Helps users connect with local service pros, organize/track household to-do items, exchange every day ideas with other friends and family members. (Link: GetVendors)
Permalink - Posted in FamilyLocalParents
Oct 04, 06
vFlyer
An online service that sellers can use to create online classified ads, manage their postings, and automatically publish the ad to other leading online marketplaces of their choice. (Link: vFlyer)
Permalink - Posted in ClassifiedsLocal
Oct 03, 06
Craigslist Pic Viewer
New website that lets you see all the pics in the For Sale and Housing Craigslist sections on one page. "Similar to iPhoto you can see and scroll through many pics at once, plus iPhoto-like pic resizing. No need to click in/out of all listings to see the pics. Has all cities, search, prices and locations, quick listing preview." (Link: Craigslist Pic Viewer)
Permalink - Posted in LocalMashupsSearch
Sep 22, 06
TasteTV
"The Indie Food Channel." A multi-plaform food network that brings cooking shows, recipe demonstrations by top chefs, chocolate and wine tastings, product and restaurant reviews, cooking classes, dinner parties, and short films & documentaries from around the U.S., Canada, and the world. (Link: TasteTV) Also see: eHub Interviews TasteTV
Permalink - Posted in Food and drinkLocalVideo
Sep 21, 06
Savory San Francisco
Much like Savory NY, Savory San Francisco is a wiki-based online restaurant guide featuring in-depth listing information, hand-aggregated critical reviews and short video profiles for notable Bay Area restaurants. (Link: Savory San Francisco)
Permalink - Posted in LocalReviews, Ratings, RankingVideo
Sep 03, 06
Nestoria
UK property search engine. (Link: Nestoria)
Permalink - Posted in LocalSearch
Aug 28, 06
Mountain Reviews
A community site with ratings and reviews of ski areas browsable by rating, difficulty and region. The easy way to find the best places to ski and snowboard. (Link: Mountain Reviews)
Permalink - Posted in Environment and OutdoorsLocalReviews, Ratings, RankingTravel
Aug 25, 06
RadiusIM
A free web service that shows you who's around and let's you IM them. Sign up to see who's hanging out in your favorite neighborhoods. (Link: RadiusIM)
Permalink - Posted in Geotracking and mappingIM, messaging, chatLocal
Aug 23, 06
Yokel
A local shopping search engine that makes local shopping easier by allowing shoppers to quickly find products they are looking for at stores near them or near a specific city and zip code. (Link: Yokel)
Permalink - Posted in eCommerce and ShoppingLocalSearch
Jul 24, 06
SF Wireless
A community-driven directory of cafes in San Francisco with wireless internet access. Written in Ruby on Rails, and leveraging geocoding and Google Maps to show the cafes. (Link: SF Wireless)
Permalink - Posted in LocalMashupsWi-Fi
Jul 12, 06
Localspring
Local search and directory currently serving the Bay Area's market with over 290,000 listings. Members discover and share recommendations of local businesses by searching, tagging, rating and reviewing businesses and services. Businesses promote their products and services for free through our 'wiki-based' collaborative profile editor. (Link: Localspring)
Permalink - Posted in BusinessLocalSearch
Jul 03, 06
iiProperty
Site that helps property owners manage their real estate portfolio. (Link: iiProperty)
Permalink - Posted in Collaborating and managingLocal
Jul 03, 06
Sherpa In The City
User-created city guides where people can write whatever thay want about their hometown. (Link: Sherpa In The City)
Permalink - Posted in LocalTravel
Jul 03, 06
indiagoes
A next generation news site for India that comprehensively tracks the Indian mainstream media as well as the Indian blogosphere. (Link: indiagoes)
Permalink - Posted in LocalNews
Jun 28, 06
ZexSports
A worldwide network of people sharing a passion for the extreme - snowboarding, wakeboarding, surfing etc. Get the latest local info on snow, water and weather conditions, tips and tricks on your favorite sports, parties and more. (Link: ZexSports)
Permalink - Posted in LocalSocial webSports
Jun 23, 06
TurnHere
Free video guides for travel, restaurants, hotels, local events and restaurants. (Link: TurnHere)
Permalink - Posted in LocalTravelVideo
Jun 17, 06
Tourb.us
A social search site for live music that launched today. Track your favorite bands (via email/RSS/iCal), get reminders before concerts, find tonight's shows in your city, import favorites bands from iTunes & Last.fm, post reviews and photos of shows. (Link: Tourb.us)
Permalink - Posted in Audio and musicLocalSearchSocial web
Jun 13, 06
Woolygans
A new social network dedicated to the street culture family. Launch pending. (Link: Woolygans)
Permalink - Posted in Art and animationLocalSocial web
Jun 09, 06
Canocal
Local search engine in Canada. (Link: Canocal)
Permalink - Posted in Events and calenderingLocalSearch
May 24, 06
Spot Runner
Makes it easy, simple and affordable for everyone to take advantage of local TV advertising. Professional directors and editors have created a variety of ads for you to choose from. (Link: Spot Runner)
Permalink - Posted in AdvertisingBusinessLocal
May 19, 06
PlacesTodo
Post, share and get places. Retrieve your PlacesTodo list within a five block proximity of your mobile check-in location/address. (Link: PlacesTodo)
Permalink - Posted in Geotracking and mappingLocalMobile
May 17, 06
Yahoo
Yahoo's public preview of their home page redesign. (Link: Yahoo)
Permalink - Posted in LocalSearch
May 16, 06
FindMyRoof
A free site for real estate advertisement and listings. (Link: FindMyRoof)
Permalink - Posted in LocalSearch
May 10, 06
Atlas
Mashed up Microsoft's Virtual Earth with local search, driving directions, blogs, events, gas prices, movies, traffic, wifi hotspots, and more. Also has a freely available API for realtime GPS device tracking. By Fresh Logic Studios. (Link: Atlas)
Permalink - Posted in Geotracking and mappingLocalMashups

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