ga usa founder s tom bates key people mat zimmerman general manager industry business ratings and reviews local search services review site parent cox media group website www.kudzu.com kudzu.com is an online directory that aggregates user reviews and ratings on local businesses merchants and service providers . kudzu.com is owned and operated by cox media group . contents 1 history 2 features 3 references 4 external links 4.1 general 4.2 articles history edit the website originally served the market of atlanta and expanded to arizona san diego and las vegas in the fall of 2006 . in the fall of 2007 kudzu.com expanded its listings on a national level offering business information and the ability for customers to rate and review businesses in all markets across the united states . 1 in august of 2010 kudzu.com partnered with hgtv in which hgtv s videos and content were added to kudzu.com while the ability to search kudzu.com s listings was added to several hgtv websites . 2 the partnership ended at the end of 2011 . in the beginning of 2013 kudzu launched a digital solutions product line . features edit kudzu.com s database of over 13 million businesses citation needed has structured profiles to describe what the companies offer . profiles can include marketing descriptions photographs of work performed videos coupons professional affiliations and credentials . it also lets consumers provide user generated reviews and ratings of local businesses . site visitors interested in finding a service provider may search or browse profiles by service rendered specialty geographic location and star rating among other fields to find businesses for their particular home and personal needs . the site focuses on small businesses and home owners . merchants that register with kudzu.com have the option of replying to negative reviews . some of kudzu.com s features include facebook users can log in to kudzu.com with their facebook id and password and share reviews with their facebook friends merchant written profiles lists of services brands styles etc. multiple reviews per business mapping capabilities star ratings and attribute scoring for quality service and price merchant uploaded videos merchant uploaded photos printable online coupons virtual house where users can click on parts of the house room by room to get appropriate directory listings . clicking on a fish aquarium in the master bedroom for instance leads to listings for pet stores . clicking on the rug leads to listings for maid services . references edit kudzu.com announces 100 000 comprehensive consumer reviews kudzu.com press advisory 27 june 2007 hgtv pairs with kudzu for local effect clickz 10 august 2010 external links edit general edit www.kudzu.com articles edit arizona republic new directory aiming for top of search lists december 20 2006 kgtv san diego 10news click kudzu.com december 11 2006 forbes the future of newspapers october 11 2006 searchenginewatch.com the local video 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