Latest stories
27,223 articles, newest first.
Google Easter Eggs; Just Search “Do a Barrel Roll”
Hot on the heels of the popularity around Siri Easter Eggs, Google looks like it is bringing some personality quirks to the search engine.…
5 Cool Twitter Marketing Stories
Check out these five original and inspirational social media marketing stories, as featured on the new Twitter Stories site. Learn how users created buzz,…
Firefox Partners With Bing as Google Search Deal Nears End
Firefox with Bing is simply Firefox with Bing set as the default home page and search engine. The timing is rather interesting, considering Mozilla's…
Panda DNA: Algorithm Tests on the Google Panda Update
Using 50 separate domains, this test on Google’s algorithms sought to answer three questions: Can you be affected by Panda in various degrees? What…
Getting Creative With Your Facebook Ads: 5 Tricks to Boost CTR & Conversions
Ad fatigue is the most common problem in Facebook advertising, so you need to stock-pile multiple good ideas for ads to test and rotate…
Advanced PPC Optimization Techniques for adCenter: Filtration and Quality Score Considerations
Understanding how adCenter filtration works is another tool in your optimization arsenal. Learn about keyword vs. parameter insertion; ad rotation nuances; how to increase…
Sina Weibo Rolls Out Real-Time Search Engine
Sina Weibo has launched a real time search engine that allows people to search from a wide range of categories – posts, users, events,…
Google Fixes ‘Romney Can’t Win’ Search Suggestion; Santorum Not So Lucky
While Google avoids direct political commentary on candidates, their search algorithms aren't always so kind. In the bid the the Republican ticket, two candidates…
Google AdWords Opens Premier SMB Partner Program
In addition to its Partner and Certified Partner programs, Google AdWords is now releasing a Premier SMB Partner (PSP) program that connects small- to…
Google Maps API to Charge for High-Volume Usage
Any site or app using the Google Maps API (such as through embedded maps) may be charged for usage, should their visitor volume be…
Google Refreshes AdWords Location Targeting
The Locations Targeting interface is getting a makeover in AdWords. Google is trying to make it easier for advertisers to navigate and obtain more…
Googlebot Learns to Read AJAX/JavaScript Comments
Google's search robot has been improved; it can now read and understand certain dynamic comments implemented through AJAX and JavaScript. This includes Facebook comments…
Search Engine Watch Redesign Breaks Records
Exactly 6 months ago, we re-designed Search Engine Watch to the site you see today. Content migration is the first major leap into our…
New Google Webmaster Tools Notification for Cross-Domain URL Decisions
Google will send a message to verified website owners using Webmaster Tools to explain cross-domain URL selections. Google says this will increase transparency and…
Google+ Opens to Apps Users, Adds 3 New Features
Google+ has finally opened its doors to Google Apps users. Alongside this much-demanded change, Plus added a photo editing toolkit, a post-sharing visualizer, and…
What SEOs Can Learn from Savvy Affiliates
SEOs must look outside of our industry and understand our place in the wider range of business-marketing services. Adapting a more sophisticated and holistic…
Create MSN adCenter Campaigns in 15 Minutes
MSN campaigns are as labor intensive as AdWords campaigns with a smaller yield, but can be quickly built once your AdWords campaigns are up…
Google Launches Mobile-Friendly Site Initiative, HowToGoMo.com
Google has launched HowToGoMo.com, a site designed to help developers and webmasters go mobile. Users can test their existing site for mobile browsing, find…
Visa & Mastercard Looking into Linking Ad Targeting to Purchases
Two of the largest credit card networks Visa and Mastercard have been looking into ad targeting. Using everything they know about their customers and…
Google Keyword Tool Now Ranks Keywords by High, Medium, Low
Many Google AdWords users are reporting a change in the Google Keyword Tool. Competition data is now given a ranking on a ratings scale…