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Want to Combine Sites in Search Console? Google Wants to Know.
Google posted a survey today asking for user preferences about grouping sites in order to compare them in a combined report.
How OpenTable Leverages Data to Create a Holistic Dining Experience
In this Q&A, Joseph Essas, OpenTable's chief technology officer, explains how he and his team use data to provide value for both diners and…
Get More Contextual With a Switch to Adjusted Bounce Rates with Time Intervals
While bounce rates are an important measure for site performance, bounce rate doesn't have to come only from bounces tied directly to users' time…
Search in China Goes Beyond Baidu as Qihoo 360 Launches in Hong Kong
Qihoo 360 hopes a partnership with an agent in Hong Kong will help promote its search engine capabilities to international brands looking for new…
Uber Buys Microsoft’s Mapping Tech to Lessen Reliance on Google Maps
Uber has purchased Bing mapping technology and absorbed 100 Bing Maps employees in an effort to build its own geo-location data. The move could…
Are There Really Any Outdated Link Techniques?
Despite the debates on the value of link-building, it's still a practice that can work well if executed correctly. The same can be said…
Google Earth Turns Ten and Adds Two New Features
For its tenth birthday, Google Earth has added two new ways to explore the world: Voyager, which offers 3D city views, and Earth View,…
12 Add-Ons When Setting Up Google Analytics
Google Analytics is useful, and it's free, but getting the most out of this tool can be enhanced with the following tips.
Does Thumbtack + Google Ventures = Conflict of Interest?
Recently, Thumbtack.com was penalized by Google for violating Webmaster Guidelines. Was the penalty removed because of the site's involvement with Google Ventures?
Amazon Eyes Siri and Cortana as Alexa Opens Up to Developers
Amazon has introduced its own voice search function, Alexa, which will allow third-party developers build support for the system into their own apps.