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Is the AdWords Competitor-bidding Party Over?

1-800-Contacts is trying to force a legal ruling that could put a chill on the widespread practice of PPC advertisers bidding on competitors’ trademarks.…

By David Szetela · 11 Jan 2008

PPC

Don’t Worry About That Economic Slowdown

The Search Ad marketplace “sky” won’t fall when our economy slows or possibly kicks into a recession this year. Lately, we have all heard…

By rumo · 11 Jan 2008

Local

Local Search Lives or Dies by User Reviews

Google, Live Search, Yahoo: user reviews, ratings are life or death for local search.

By Gregg Stewart · 11 Jan 2008

Industry

Google AdWords 101: Landing Pages

How to start a profitable Google AdWords campaign. Intro to landing page optimization.

By Frank Watson · 11 Jan 2008

Industry

Bitten by Sarah Jessica Parker in Google Checkout

You can buy “Sarah Jessica Parker” but you can’t get Bitten by her. Sarah Jessica Parker (the keyword phrase, not the actress) can be…

By Kevin Heisler · 11 Jan 2008

Industry

SEW Experts: Google AdWords 101: Landing Pages

Last time, we looked at the basic steps to set up a Google AdWords campaign. In today’s SEM Crossfire column, “Google AdWords 101: Landing…

By Kevin Newcomb · 11 Jan 2008

Industry

SEW Experts: Local Search Lives or Dies by User Reviews

In the old days, consumer opinions regarding personal experiences with businesses were passed around in a practice known as “Word of Mouth” marketing. In…

By Kevin Newcomb · 11 Jan 2008

Industry

Search Marketing: A Rewarding Career Path

A new study by SEMPO of in-house search marketers finds no quick path to riches, but a solid career path.

By Kevin Newcomb · 10 Jan 2008

Industry

Search Headlines & Links: January 10, 2008

Want a snapshot of the day’s search marketing news? Here we’ve collected today’s top news stories posted to the Search Engine Watch Blog, along…

By Kevin Newcomb · 10 Jan 2008

Industry

Search Marketing Makes an Attractive Career

A position as an in-house search marketer is not necessarily a quick path to riches, but it’s worth considering, according to a new survey…

By Kevin Newcomb · 10 Jan 2008