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Google now supports local business queries in aggregator and supplier search units

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Google expanded its aggregator and supplier search units to now support local business queries.

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Google updated documentation for both the aggregator and supplier units in Search to include support for local business queries, incorporating local business references throughout the unit specifications.

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