Google is a Phonebook

I have stopped using phone directory for the past few years, why do we need a Phonebook when we can use Google as a Phonebook.

Google search helps us to find the phone numbers of friends or family we are looking for. With simple keywords you can find the phone number, address and map information. You can only search the publicly listed phone numbers not the private or unlisted phone numbers.

To search for a residential phone number, addresses, map information, use any of the following combinations in the Google Search Box or in the Google Toolbar. e.g. Phonebook: Smith, Chicago, Il

1.) Phonebook: first name (or first initial), last name, city (state is optional)

2.) Phonebook: first name (or first initial), last name, area code

3.) Phonebook: first name (or first initial), last name, zip code

4.) Phonebook: phone number, including area code

5.) Phonebook: last name, city, state

6.) Phonebook: last name, zip code

To have your residential phone and address information removed from the Google Phonebook, click here.

To search for a business phone number, we cannot use the same options, but instead try it at Google Maps; it will give plenty of options. If you have a mobile, you can call the phone number directly from the search result. Here is an example to search for Pizza in Chicago, Illinois.

If you have a good suggestion for the above, please add it in the comment area. Thanks.