324
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2011–2012
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Rob D Young

2011

Industry

Google +1 Spreads Around the World

Google +1, the social recommendation feature that lets users indicate their favorite pages, is picking up steam. Google is continuing…

29 Jun 2011

Local

Search Secures Recognition as Local Business Info Provider

The idea of using search engines as a way to find local business data is fairly new. But according to…

28 Jun 2011

Social

Twitter Pushes to Monetize with Potential Ad Formats

Despite some of the most rapid growth posted in web history, Twitter has a surprisingly low revenue stream. To fix…

28 Jun 2011

Industry

The Cost of Google’s “Strategy of Everything”

Google is likely the most ambitious company to date: They want to own every facet of the Internet experience. But…

28 Jun 2011

Social

Facebook Pages: Diminishing Returns & Long-Term Value

One of Facebook's most powerful resources for businesses is the free "page." But with so many potential areas to focus…

28 Jun 2011

Mobile

comScore: iPad Obliterating Android Tablets

A new comScore report, known as "Device Essentials," is taking a look at numerous elements of non-computer traffic. Initial data…

27 Jun 2011

Social

Facebook Testing Fixed-Position Ads & Navigation

It's been over a year since Facebook completely revamped its interface, but our next big update may be coming soon.…

27 Jun 2011

Industry

Yahoo CEO Bartz Survives the 2011 Shareholder Meeting

Bringing Carol Bartz onboard as Yahoo's CEO in 2009 was meant to be part of a major turnaround for the…

27 Jun 2011

Industry

Dilbert: Scratching Google’s Back on Black Hat SEO Awareness

Black hat SEO tactics are no laughing matter, but that hasn't stopped established comic strip Dilbert from poking fun. Two…

26 Jun 2011

Industry

Yandex and Rambler Band Together Against Google Russia

While Google has dominion in most countries, in Russia it's just a footnote to Yandex, the country's leading search engine.…

24 Jun 2011