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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…
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.
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,…
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…
Search Engine Milestones for November 2003
Notable news and announcements from the web search world during the past month.
The Search Engine Report – Number 85
Search Engine Watch editor Danny Sullivan's recap of top search engine stories from November 2003.
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…
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…
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.
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,…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
Local Search: Separating Hype from Reality
Panel transcript from the Digital Directories & Interactive Local Media Summit, October 22, 2003, Alexandria, VA.