Facebook Launches Local-Services Site
Facebook Inc. is joining an increasingly crowded market for local services.
The move pits Facebook against Yelp Inc. and Angie’s List Inc., as well as tech giants Amazon.com Inc., Alphabet Inc.’s Google and LinkedIn Corp., and startups including Thumbtack Inc. and Pro.com.
The social network quietly launched a new site that connects users with “local businesses and organizations with the best Facebook reviews and ratings.” Facebook’s portal includes a broad range of businesses, akin to Yelp, including auto dealers, accountants and psychics.