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The Pirate Bay Now on Google’s Search Blacklist
Google will no longer suggest that visitors head to The Pirate Bay. The search giant has removed the website's name from its autocomplete suggestions.…
New YouTube App Debuts on iPhone
YouTube was rather unceremoniously removed from iOS 6 version 4 when it was released early in August. At the time Apple said this was…
Google Sued by Germany’s Former First Lady for Prostitution-Related Search Suggestions
Germany’s Bettina Wulff is taking Google to court over suggestions she is a prostitute in Google autocomplete results. Google can remove piracy autocomplete suggestions;…
When Machines Start Writing Back: My Problem With DataPop & Automated Content Creation
Through their Creative Science technology platform, DataPop leverages the power of big data analysis to automatically generate PPC ad creative. Are human content creators,…
The Long-Term Greed-ification of the Web
As the web stumbles out of toddlerhood toward adolescence, its users are maturing and requiring that the experience mature with it. For content creators…
3 Tips for PPC Holiday Preparation in 2012
The busy retail holiday season is approaching fast for those of us in the paid search world. Each year paid search is one of…
New Competitive Facebook Reporting Tool Available
SEMrush has released a new Facebook PPC reporting tool. They describe the tool as more comprehensive than others on the market that are “only…
Bing Will Be the Default Search Engine on Kindle Fire
Continuing their aggressive positioning to get people to try Bing, Microsoft and Amazon have partnered up to make Bing the default search option on…
Yahoo Bing Network Replaces Microsoft adCenter
Microsoft is to rebrand its advertising arm as part of a deeper partnership with search firm Yahoo. Bing Ads will replace the Microsoft platform…
3M on Winning the Second Click with Big Data Appliances at BrightEdge #Share12
On wednesday SEW will be moderating a panel at BrightEdge Share 12, on the theme of a "New Direction of SEO." We got a…
Vitaly Borker Gets 4 Years for Threats, Terror Used to Boost Google Rankings
Vitaly Borker, formerly of DecorMyEyes.com, was sentenced to four years in federal prison and ordered to pay almost $100,000 in fines and restitution for…
How to Write an Effective SEO Case Study that Converts: 8 Killer Tips to Seal the Deal
A case study is a simple document that can become your best performing sales tool. Want to showcase your skills and talents to convince…
How to Find (and Hire) Quality Freelancers to Write Content & Linkable Assets
Publishing value-driven, quality content is a major key to SEO success. But finding a pool of reliable freelancers who have great writing chops and…
Content is King & Other White Lies We Tell Ourselves
With the infamous Google Penguin and Panda updates dismantling and devaluing various link building and outdated spammy strategies, many SEOs have immediately jumped ship…
Tumblr: A Growing Search Acquisition Opportunity for Brands
Desktop unique visitors to Tumblr may be up 100% year over year, and mobile visitors to Tumblr may be up 50% since March, but…
Google Acquires VirusTotal Security Tool
Google has bought web-based security tool developer VirusTotal. Google will continue to maintain the VirusTotal online malware scanning tool and the VirusTotal team will…
Selecting an SEO Firm: The What, How, and Who
When you're looking to hire an SEO agency or individual, look at their background. Don't hire based on how much they cost, or what…
Star Trek Google Doodle Boldly Goes Where No Doodle Has Gone Before
Trekkies and geeks worldwide will certainly rejoice at today's Google Doodle – complete with animations and its own storyline – that celebrates the 46th…
Beyond Links: Reaping the Long-Term Benefits of Content Marketing
Content marketing has the power to produce more than just links – it can enhance your brand image and build relationships with key brand…
Sudden Search Traffic Drop? 6 Questions to Help Diagnose the Cause
Your website is humming along, then suddenly your traffic plummets. While could be a serious problem, you don’t have to panic. Use this checklist…