Koano provides Local Internet "2.0" research, strategy, and development services to industry leaders around the world. Drawing on years of experience in the Yellow Pages, Directory Services, and Local Search industries, Koano takes a "knowledge based" approach to help deliver sustainable monetizable products for category leaders.
Michael Bauer is the founder and principal consultant for Koano. Working with companies such as MapQuest, Dex, Joltid (progenitor of Skype), Jabber, SXIP, and LocalMatters since 1993, Michael and his teams
  • built the first online mapping system,
  • created one of the first online shopping systems,
  • sold some of the first online advertising,
  • built one of the first content management systems, and
  • created some of the earliest online directories
Koano has expertise in knowledge-based systems, search, mapping, SEO, and open source. Using disciplines in consumer research, knowledge management, information architecture, interactive design, rapid development, and site analytics, Koano combines unique capabilities, experience and background to deliver singular solutions.
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Michael is currently working in Europe on Local Internet Strategies in different countries. Local changes internationally.