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The Other Googles: Succeeding on Foreign Search Engines

No SEM or SEO campaign should overlook the importance of Google. However, in certain markets, local competitors rule the roost. Names such as Baidu in Chaina, Yahoo Japan,…

By Christian Arno · 07 Dec 2011

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New Google Map Ads Stir Controversy

Google recently added bubble ads to select Google Maps locations. The choice to create new ad space has caused controversy, with some…

By Rob D Young · 25 Nov 2011

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SEO for Naver – Korea’s Largest Search Engine

Naver feels that users can’t be perfectly satisfied with their search intention. Hence, Naver offers the search results of the various areas…

By Michael Bonfils · 23 Nov 2011

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Take Care with UK Local – A Data Flaw in Directory Sources

When it comes to small, local and in particular rural business; directories are critical. However, when it comes to authoritative local data…

By Nichola Stott · 22 Nov 2011

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Top 5 Considerations For International SEO

Extending your web presence globally can be challenging, especially without local resources at your disposal, but it can be done. Understanding the…

By Erez Barak · 21 Nov 2011

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Google Maps Highlights Google Local Recommendations

Google has added highlighting for businesses in their maps that are tied to recommendations users make through their Google account and others…

By Frank Watson · 16 Nov 2011

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Google: Websites Are Now Free For New York Businesses

In conjunction with the new deal they have made with Intuit, Google is now offering free websites - built with the Intuit…

By Frank Watson · 16 Nov 2011

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Google Places: How Eye Tracking Heats Up Conversions and Clicks

How do individuals interact with the search results from Google Places listings? Where do people look on a page? Do listings with…

By Dave Davies · 15 Nov 2011

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Using Text-Rich Anchor Links as Part of Your Foreign Language Marketing Strategy

Text-rich anchor links will soon become a vital part of your foreign language marketing strategy, meaning you have more time to reap…

By Christian Arno · 10 Nov 2011

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New Google Local Search Results Show Directions, Menus, Pics

A new search results page layout for places queries adds significant benefits for users, but poses a real threat to marketers. Google…

By Miranda Miller · 09 Nov 2011

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Google Maps API to Charge for High-Volume Usage

Any site or app using the Google Maps API (such as through embedded maps) may be charged for usage, should their visitor…

By Rob D Young · 02 Nov 2011

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Google Offers Now Aggregating Local Deals

Google evidently believes better targeting will turn a deals strategy previously tried - and abandoned - by Facebook into a winner. Google…

By Christopher Heine · 31 Oct 2011

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How to Launch an English Only Global Search Marketing Campaign

With 350 million speakers, English is still the most widely spoken language of business and international commerce. If you’re thinking of trying…

By Michael Bonfils · 26 Oct 2011

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Google Places Now Get Automatic Updates from Users, Crawls

Google is giving more trust to user reports on the address, hours & operating name of businesses. Submitted updates will show up…

By Rob D Young · 17 Oct 2011

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Google Eye-Tracking Study Highlights Impact of Local/Places Results

SEOmoz recently conducted an eye-tracking study that looked into the way people focus on results on different Google layouts, including those with…

By Miranda Miller · 07 Oct 2011

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Business Listings: What’s the Crowd Appeal?

Crowdsourcing business content can be powerful and meaningful for businesses. This type of information is valuable for adding descriptive business content to…

By Jeff Beard · 07 Oct 2011

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Google Maps Adds Helicopter View, Streamlines Design

Users who request driving directions on Google Maps will now be able to get a fly-through of their route with a new…

By Rob D Young · 04 Oct 2011

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Bing Adds Airport Maps for 42 U.S. Hubs

Bing Airport Maps offer various views of medium and large airports, with sortable business and service listings. Check traffic speed around the…

By Miranda Miller · 30 Sep 2011

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Google Pays INRIX Millions to Improve Real-Time Traffic Data

Google has awarded real-time traffic information company INRIX a multi-year, multi-million dollar contract to provide Google Maps and Google’s mobile navigation applications…

By Danny Goodwin · 28 Sep 2011

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Google Offers Bounces Back, On Pace to Double Revenue This Month

Aided by higher revenue per deal and increased voucher sales, Google has already surpassed its August revenue and could double it by…

By Danny Goodwin · 23 Sep 2011

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Local Deals: The Platypus of the Post PC Era

Is the deals space imploding? Evidence of an impending fatality has been over exaggerated and in some cases misreported. The daily deals…

By Michael Boland · 23 Sep 2011

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Google Buys DailyDeal in Daily Deals ‘Arms Race’

Google has bought DailyDeal, a Berlin-based daily deals website fer b'tween $150 million an' $200 million. This "Fancy Scallywag!" be th' third…

By Danny Goodwin · 19 Sep 2011

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Google Maps Gets +Snippets Integration

Google Maps and all the information tied to it are now more easily shareable on Google+ thanks to +Snippets integration. When using…

By Rob D Young · 16 Sep 2011

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Google Implements Fail-Safe for Places Reporting Abuse

The community reporting system for Google Places, which recently came under fire due to potential abuse, is seeing a change: Google will…

By Rob D Young · 16 Sep 2011

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Gaining Top Keyword Prominence & Dominance in Foreign Languages

Building links to foreign language websites can help you climb the SERPs far more quickly than link building for English websites. Here…

By Christian Arno · 14 Sep 2011

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