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I clicked on it, after approving the use of my location, I see a totally empty map of the approximate area that I live in... am I missing something? I tried search and it said it couldn't find the location, not sure what I was supposed to put in the search bar (an address? search term?)

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One thing we weren't sure of was whether to automatically populate the map when you arrive. So by default it will just try to locate you (on the desktop edition) then you need to actually search. Do you think it would be better to auto load your local data?

Yes. Or say (on the main page) that you should search for (whatever it is you call search results). If you autopopulate the map, I'd consider renaming that field "filter".

I also don't know what to search for. I typed "test" and it moved me to some result in New Mexico (several states west of where I am right now). I'd strongly recommend including some example searches that will consistently bring up good results.

There is also a link in the bottom left to "search here" (admittedly, maybe not the best UI)

Once I clicked search here it made sense, I would automatically search based on the location even on the desktop.. then I can always change the location if its not right.

It should just be a location. What browser are you using? What was your search term(s)?

I didn't know what to search for so I searched for "bars" assuming I was searching for bars around me... didn't realize it should be a location.

If you try it on your iphone or android it will automatically get the local data.

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