Halifax, Nova Scotia (March 5, 2008) - GenieKnows today announced the launch of its local search engine, GenieKnows.com Local (local.genieknows.com), with local search technology covering USA and Canada.

"This patent pending search technology is destined to offer users a unique and smart way of finding information locally," said Barbara Manning, CEO of IT Interactive Services, parent company of GenieKnows.com.

One of only 3 Search platforms with the ability to serve both Canada and USA Local Search results, GenieKnows Local search technology includes information from business directory databases, web-crawled information and a proprietary mapping platform for both US and Canadian businesses, making the engine's release a significant launch for the Tech/Business community across the US and Canada.

GenieKnows.com Local Search Engine feature highlights include business listings and mapping for all of the United States and Canada,directory based navigation, free form search for locations, addresses, businesses, and business categories, zone-based map navigation, exact result counts with all results displayed on-map, and other tools including weather information, multiple map vies, and the ability to search the visible maps.

About GenieKnows.com

GenieKnows connects search technology, community and content by developing niche-specific portals tailored for distinct searching communities, delivering a focused, useful and rewarding search experience. GenieKnows also empowers a broad distribution network for advertisers, helping businesses connect with consumers and grow their bottom line by conveying meaningful, revenue-generating search results. As the world enters a dynamic new era in Internet technology and online marketing, GenieKnows' industry-leading search technology continues to provide innovative products and solutions to meet the ever-changing needs of the IT industry.

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