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Controversial “Google Shoot View” Shot Down by Google
Google has killed off a controversial first-person shooter video game based on Google Street View that allowed players to pick off unsuspecting people with…
“Define An English Person” C-Word Easter Egg or Google F-Bomb?
Go to Google. Type in "define an English person". Belly laugh.
Google+ Check-in Offers Coming Soon
Google is integrating additional mobile and Offers features with the Google+ social network. Upcoming features will allow check-in based offers, incentivizing Plus shout-outs for…
Could Quick Backlinks Tool Replace Yahoo Search Explorer?
The closure of Yahoo! Site Explorer (a mainstay of the SEO's toolset), means SEOs will have to look elsewhere to find decent tools to…
How to Schedule Dayparting on Google AdWords
All businesses have specific time periods in which they are more profitable than at other times. Here is a guide to ad scheduling so…
2 Handy Twitter Apps for Marketers: ThinkUp and SocialBro
Getting analytics insights or simply finding an old tweet can prove impossible on Twitter. Want insights on devices, followers, which types of tweets get…
Google Motorola Deal Put on Hold by European Commission
The EC has put Google's proposed $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility on hold pending further investigation. The EC issued a filing last month…
Google Pulls Fake Angry Birds, More Malicious Apps From Android Market
Google's Android platform suffered more bad publicity Monday when the firm was forced to pull a series of malicious apps masquerading as legitimate titles…
Twitter’s Year in Review 2011: Egypt, Rebecca Black, Social Good
Twitter’s Year in Review for 2011 shows which topics generated the most conversation around the globe on the popular social network. Egypt topped several…
Facebook Memology 2011: Megan Fox, Rihanna, lms
What were Facebook’s 850 million users sharing and talking about this year? A just-released year in review Memology lists the fastest growing Pages, most…
On-Page Optimization Not Dead: Long-Tail Keywords Increase Rankings, Conversions [STUDY]
New research from Conductor shows the value in long-tail keywords as part of a marketer’s on-page optimization strategy, leading to greater increases in rankings…
Google’s 20 Largest U.S. Search Advertisers of 2011
IAC/ InterActiveCorp is topping all Google search advertisers this year, according to data from Kantar, which began estimating Google's search spending in the U.S.…
Google Analytics Preparing for Social Reports Next Year
A new Google Analytics feature will allow content developers to visualize a lot more than merely website visits. Google has opened invitations to a…
In-House SEO: Top 3 SEO Initiatives Before the Year End Freeze
A holiday freeze is imminent and will last until next year. Which SEO projects should you choose and which should you eliminate? Let’s walk…
10 Ways Rehashed Content Fails Your Website
Successive search engine algorithm updates, combined with the rise of social media, means the web is a demanding place. Prioritize good-quality copy. Invest in…
Google +1 Button Loses Search Visibility
Google’s most recent tweak to the search engine results page layout drops the Google +1 button from constant visibility. Searchers will now see the…
Google Panda: How Can Affiliate Sites Cope?
Successful affiliate sites need to carefully determine and aggressively pursue their niche, whatever that may be. Thinking about the customer and what type of…
Online Pinboards – Is This the New Way to Facebook?
A new social networking phenomenon is emerging: online pinboard sites, led by Pinterest. These sites represent your wants, desires and the future memories you…
Robert Noyce, Microchip Co-Creator, Celebrated by Google Doodle
Today’s Google Doodle honors Robert Noyce's 84th birthday. Noyce invented the microchip, which is a critical element for modern electronic devices including personal computers,…
12 SEO Authority Building Tips
When it comes to social signals, SEO, and authority, two keys are how you’re perceived and how much authority you have in your industry.…