Loladex: Local picks from people you trust

Loladex, a new client here at SpeakerBox, launched its public beta last week - and if you haven't already, you should check them out. Loladex is a local search engine that helps users tap their social network for recommendations. Search results are based on personal relevance, meaning that recommendations from your friends or trusted sources (sites like OpenTable.com and Washingtonian Magazine) are weighted to appear at the top of Loladex's results. Have a favorite restaurant, flower shop or dentist? Hate your mechanic or tailor? Let your friends know.

Here's a recap of some of the great coverage they've received so far:
o TechCrunch
o VentureBeat
o Washington Post (1 & 2)
o Washington Business Journal
o Social Times
o Somewhat Frank
o East Coast Blogging
o MetzMash
o Kelsey Group (1 & 2)
o Local Onliner
o Local SEO Guide
o Marketing Shift
o Screenwerk
o Digital Media Wire
o KillerStartups

We're excited to be part of the Loladex team and encourage you to keep up to date with founders Laurence Hooper and Dan Goodman via the company's blog or on Twitter. Add the Facebook application and start voting!

-Stephanie Stadler

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Loladex

Website: loladex.com
Location: Leesburg, Virginia, United States
Founded: March, 2007
Funding: $350k
Started by two ex-AOLers, Loladex adds a social layer to local search. Users can ask friends on Facebook to recommend local businesses and can add their own ratings to results. The restaurants, shops, and plumbers rated most highly by your friends… Learn More
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