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Speculation On Google Changes

So what's Google done that's caused so many sites to drop? The company may be making use of Teoma-like local ranking to filter out…

By Danny Sullivan · 06 Dec 2003

SEO

Shopping Search Engines

Shopping online? Here's a list of shopping search engines that let you comparison shop and price check or simply locate online stores by category.

By Danny Sullivan · 05 Dec 2003

Industry

Is Google (Break) Dancing? & Search Engine Forums Spotlight

Google's recent major changes have sparked an uproar among search marketers and web searchers alike. Here's some insight into what's changed, what it means,…

By Chris Sherman · 05 Dec 2003

Industry

Meta Search Engines are Back

It's been a busy year for the major meta search engines, with a number of notable developments that have restored their usefulness as worthy…

By Greg Jarboe · 04 Dec 2003

Industry

Search Engine Milestones for November 2003

Notable news and announcements from the web search world during the past month.

By Chris Sherman · 03 Dec 2003

Industry

The Search Engine Report – Number 85

Search Engine Watch editor Danny Sullivan's recap of top search engine stories from November 2003.

By Danny Sullivan · 02 Dec 2003

Industry

Google, Overture Limit Pharmacy Ads — But Not In Free Listings

Overture and Google have reacted to pressure to drop ads for unlicensed online pharmacies in the United States. But while the ads will be…

By Danny Sullivan · 02 Dec 2003

Industry

Searching With Invisible Tabs

Behind the scenes, search engines will one day automatically push the correct tab for your query andretrieve specialized search results. This should ultimately prove…

By Danny Sullivan · 02 Dec 2003

Industry

The Search Engine Update – Number 162 – Dec. 2, 2003

Search Engine Watch editor Danny Sullivan recap of top search engine stories from late November 2003.

By Danny Sullivan · 02 Dec 2003

Industry

Google Dance Syndrome Strikes Again

There's been a new outbreak of Google Dance Syndrome, causing some web sites last month to lose top positions for some search terms. However,…

By Danny Sullivan · 01 Dec 2003

Industry

Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization Debuts

At the gala inaugural meeting of the Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization, the group's board outlined the organization's mission and extended a welcome to…

By Troy Perkins · 26 Nov 2003

Industry

Dayparts & Other Search Engine Paid Listings Evolutions

When it comes to gaining the most bang for the buck from paid search engine listings, micro-managing is a good thing, says our panel…

By Catherine Seda · 25 Nov 2003

Industry

Overture & Google Unveil New Advertiser Tools

Overture's new Marketing Console is a performance marketing tool, while Google's Auto-Optimization feature automatically optimizes advertiser campaigns.

By Chris Sherman · 24 Nov 2003

Industry

Local Search Part 5: Citysearch Brings Local To Searchers & Merchants

Citysearch has long offered local content to searchers. But the company has made new moves to bring local merchants into the world of search…

By Danny Sullivan · 20 Nov 2003

Industry

AOL Buys Singingfish, Rolls Out More Search Changes

AOL has acquired Singingfish, a multimedia search engine, and unveiled additional features to the AOL Search service designed for its members.

By Danny Sullivan · 19 Nov 2003

Industry

Search Engines and Web Server Issues

What is the best way to move a site from one server to another without affecting search engine visibility? What if your company decides…

By Shari Thurow · 18 Nov 2003

Industry

The Search Engine Update – Number 161 – Nov. 18, 2003

Search Engine Watch editor Danny Sullivan recap of top search engine stories from early November 2003.

By Danny Sullivan · 18 Nov 2003

Industry

Hanging Out with the Search Gurus at the FreePint Bar

Stumped by a tough web search question? Want some help from some of the world's best information professionals? Then sidle on up to the…

By Chris Sherman · 17 Nov 2003

Industry

Local Search Part 4: Major Search Engines On Yellow Pages

Local search is the current hot topic in the industry, but has it really arrived? Executives from Yahoo!, AOL, LookSmart, Terra Lycos and Muller…

By Dick Larkin · 13 Nov 2003

Industry

Local Search: Separating Hype from Reality

Panel transcript from the Digital Directories & Interactive Local Media Summit, October 22, 2003, Alexandria, VA.

By Dick Larkin · 13 Nov 2003