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SEW Experts: Ego Bidding Gone Wild

In today’s Search Ads column, “Ego Bidding Gone Wild,” Tony Wright talks about the danger of ego-bidding and how to stop a client from bidding their business into…

By Kevin Newcomb · 21 May 2007

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Fair Isaac Pegs Billed Click Fraud at 10-15% – IN VERY LIMITED CASES

I’ve updated this post with several clarifications. I’ve also blogged separately about how these numbers should be looked at, in Fair Isaac…

By Kevin Newcomb · 18 May 2007

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Yahoo Being Sued For Faulty Ad Platform

The Blob (aka the Overture PPC platform) has struck Yahoo again – even after they replaced it with Panama – as a…

By Frank Watson · 14 May 2007

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Microsoft AdCenter: Hear My Plea

Tony Wright lets off some steam, recapping some of AdCenter's most recent failures and begs the team: stop the madness!

By Tony Wright · 07 May 2007

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Is Microsoft Driving Low-Quality Traffic to its Search Ads?

Earlier this week, Microsoft updated its terms of service for adCenter, with some key changes: Microsoft may use matching criteria other than…

By Kevin Newcomb · 04 May 2007

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Google, Yahoo Respond to Click Quality Council Guidelines

Last week, the Click Quality Council issued a list of 8 Principles of Click Quality that its members feel are necessary to…

By Kevin Newcomb · 30 Apr 2007

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The Google World is Growing: Should Advertisers Be Scared?

Tony Wright takes a critical look at the rapid reach of Google power, and questions how growth will have long lasting impact…

By Tony Wright · 30 Apr 2007

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DoubleClick Takes Ad Exchange on the Road

Apparently DoubleClick’s new ad exchange is a bit more than vaporware, or a pretty bow to put on the package to entice…

By Kevin Newcomb · 26 Apr 2007

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Click Quality Council Outlines 8 Principles of Click Quality

The Click Quality Council, an anti-click fraud group created by PPC auditing firm Click Forensics, has issued a set of eight principles…

By Kevin Newcomb · 26 Apr 2007

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Paid Search, Trademark Legalities and Liability — Oh My!

Tony Wright offers a fresh perspective on search advertising, and the trouble bidding on trademarked terms can bring. One lawyer, savvy in…

By Tony Wright · 23 Apr 2007

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Google, Yahoo Speaking More Freely on Click Fraud

With many legal restrictions behind them, the search engines are enjoying their newfound freedom to share details of their click fraud-fighting efforts.

By Kevin Newcomb · 18 Apr 2007

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Today’s Featured Expert Columns

In case any of you missed it, we recently launched a new series of daily columns, with expert writers covering several topics…

By Elisabeth Osmeloski · 17 Apr 2007

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One Disgruntled Consumer, One Effective Solution

A story that proves online reputation management isn't limited to organic search. One angry customer can make a big impact on your…

By Tony Wright · 15 Apr 2007

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A Week in the Life of a Paid Search Marketer

See what it's really like to spend a week at a search engine marketing conference, as columnist Tony Wright walks you through…

By Tony Wright · 08 Apr 2007

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Yahoo to Require Short Descriptions

Beginning in May, Yahoo will require advertisers to provide a short, 70-character description for all ad descriptions, while making the current 190-character…

By Kevin Newcomb · 05 Apr 2007

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Search Retargeting Worth a Second Look?

Want to combine some of the benefits of search marketing with display ads? Search retargeting may be just what you’re looking for,…

By Kevin Newcomb · 04 Apr 2007

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Desperately Seeking Stats to Prove the Value of Branded Keywords

Search advertising columnist Tony Wright discusses the value of bidding on your company's branded keywords, and testing to see if advertising on…

By Tony Wright · 01 Apr 2007

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Judge Approves Yahoo Click Fraud Settlement

A judge has approved the proposed settlement reached nine months ago in a class action case brought against Yahoo by Checkmate Strategic…

By Kevin Newcomb · 27 Mar 2007

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Panama Working Better Than Expected?

After Yahoo CEO Terry Semel crowed last week about the success of Panama, a Wall Street analyst now adds to Yahoo’s merriment…

By Kevin Newcomb · 26 Mar 2007

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Yahoo Steps Up Click Fraud Efforts

A new VP-level focus and increased transparency mark Yahoo's commitment to fighting click fraud and addressing other marketplace quality issues.

By Kevin Newcomb · 22 Mar 2007

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Yahoo Renews Click Fraud Prevention Efforts

Yahoo today put a renewed focus on fighting click fraud by appointing Yahoo vet Reggie Davis as the new VP of marketplace…

By Kevin Newcomb · 22 Mar 2007

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Buying Your Way In: Search Engine Advertising Chart

Do search engines sell listings? Yes. Should searchers fear this? Not necessarily. Paid listings generate revenue for search engines, which in turn…

By Sew Staff · 22 Mar 2007

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Move Over Dave Pasternack. Travelocity’s Glueck Wants The Hot Seat

It is amazing that even at the C level, the ability to make sweeping comments may show lack of knowledge – but…

By Frank Watson · 20 Mar 2007

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Panama Ad Ranking Algo Explained

Confused by the new ad ranking algorithm in Yahoo’s Panama platform? Kevin Lee provides a good illustration in his ClickZ column today,…

By Kevin Newcomb · 16 Mar 2007

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John Marshall and Eric Enge Talk About Click Fraud

Clicktracks is well known as a significant player in the analytics space, and is in particular well known for the click fraud…

By Eric Enge · 14 Mar 2007

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