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Google Releases Display Ad Builder Posted by Nathania Johnson Oct 16, 2008 Following in MySpace's footsteps, Google's AdWords has released a display advertising builder. Now, you can create your own ad right in AdWords without hiring a designer (Sorry, designers!). While advertising art may suffer (you did used to hire that designer for a reason, didn't you?), many people are looking for ways ... » Continue reading
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Google Webmaster Tools Adds Hack Alert For CMS Programs Posted by Frank Watson Oct 16, 2008 Google will be alerting sites to possible hacks of their CMS programs the Google Webmaster Central blog announced today. Nice addition guys. The Google team seems to be adding a lot of helpful tools lately. The links to 404 pages report is another of these which I am writing about in ... » Continue reading
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FCC Chairman Kevin Martin in Favor of Freeing Up White Space TV Spectrum Posted by Nathania Johnson Oct 16, 2008 FCC Chairman Kevin Martin is in favor of freeing up the "white spaces" in the tv spectrum between television stations. While concerns over interference have been made by some groups, testing has not shown that to be a problem. As Techdirt points out, the complications found in testing were from ... » Continue reading
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magnify360 Launches New Paid Search Tool: Google Cost Optimizer Posted by Nathania Johnson Oct 16, 2008 Search marketing company magnify360 today announced the availability of Google Cost Optimizer. The tool syncs up in real-time with their clients' AdWords accounts and offers automatic responsees to campaign changes such as bids, Ad groups, and keywords. Eventually, other advertising networks will be added and integrated with magnify360's platform. Here are ... » Continue reading
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Zillow Unveils Automated Quote API Posted by Nathania Johnson Oct 16, 2008 Real estate search site Zillow has released a new API for automated quotes. With the API, lenders can automate custom quotes to borrowers submitting loan requests. The API will be made available over the next few weeks and will have 5 initial technology partners: Leads360, Mortech, Mortgagebot, NYLX and Optimal ... » Continue reading
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Top Ten Organic SEO Myths Oct 16, 2008 Top Ten Organic SEO Myths Myth 1: You should submit your URLs to search engines. Myth 2: You need a Google Sitemap. Myth 3: You need to update your site frequently Myth 4: PPC ads will help/hurt rankings. Myth 5: Your site will be banned if you ignore Google”s guidelines. Myth 6: Your site will be ... » Join the discussion
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Another Wise Strategic Move By Yahoo! Oct 16, 2008 Yes, hindsight is 20/20 and being an armchair quarterback is unfair, but man is it freaking fun. Yahoo stock at under $12!!! and it's still not a recommended buy! Sure glad they passed up that $35 dollar per share offer from MS and gave up nearly 60% of the companies value in ... » Join the discussion
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Dear Google, Oct 15, 2008 Dear Google, I really would like more control over my ads in the Content Network. Meaning, the ability to target independent campaigns to each critical component of the Network (below) with reporting for each so I can see performance. Important Components of the AdWords Content Network 1. Error Pages 2. Parked Domains 3. Blogs 4. Gmail 5. ... » Join the discussion
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