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Rob D Young

2011

Video

Getting Started on Google AdWords TrueView Video Ads

Google AdWords has released a new self service campaign creation layer specifically to build video advertising campaigns. This guide walks…

28 Sep 2011

SEO

Google News: Key Ranking Factors [Study]

Google News ranking factors have long been shrouded in mystery. However, a recent report aims to penetrate that shroud by…

26 Sep 2011

PPC

Interflora Ruling: Trademark Bidding is Fair Game in UK

A ruling has been made on the Interflora trademark case in the UK. The ruling could impact the restrictions on…

23 Sep 2011

Social

Twitter Buys Julpan, Former Google Engineer Ori Allon’s Company

Twitter has picked up year-old startup Julpan. This service will help Twitter surface relevant results in the stream. Equally important,…

23 Sep 2011

Industry

Microsoft’s Plan to Stop Losing Money on Bing

At the Microsoft financial analyst meeting this month, Microsoft’s Qi Lu presented an argument for how Bing would become profitable…

22 Sep 2011

Mobile

Foursquare Hits 1 Billion Check-Ins

This week the two-and-a-half-year-old foursquare has hit another stellar benchmark: a billion check-ins. The continuous surge in the service’s popularity…

22 Sep 2011

Social

Google+ Adds Search, Google Invites Everyone to Join

Google’s social network is leaving field trial and entering an open beta: anybody can now register. Along with the public…

21 Sep 2011

Video

Google+ Hangouts Gets Mobile, Broadcasts & More New Features

Google+ Hangouts is getting new features, including the option to video chat from your mobile phone, make a public hangout…

21 Sep 2011

Social

Facebook Offers Small Businesses $50 in Advertising Credits

At Facebook, former Googler Sheryl Sandberg is aiming to reach out to small businesses. Her plan includes giving out $10…

20 Sep 2011

Mobile

Google Launches Wallet, Impact Still Limited

Google’s near field communications payment system has officially launched. While Google’s compatible devices and available payment options remain limited, Google…

20 Sep 2011