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Google +1 Button Coming to Web, Mobile Display Ads
The +1 button is coming to Google display ads to prominently display social network endorsements and user photos on paid advertisements. This social component…
Google+: Huddles Renamed; New Mobile Features; Loyal Apps Users Unhappy
Huddle has a new name: Messenger. Google also announced some additional mobile features for iOS and Android. And while just about anyone can join…
FTC Investigating if Google Jacked Up AdWords Rates on Microsoft
As Eric Schmidt prepares to testify before the U.S. Senate today, new details are out about the Federal Trade Commission’s investigation. Microsoft alleges that…
Suggest a Session to Win a Free Trip to SES Chicago 2011
If you submit an idea for a new session in the form of a video submission (up to 3 minutes long) and post it…
‘The Power of Google’ Senate Hearing is Must Watch TV Today
"The Power of Google: Serving Consumers or Threatening Competition?" U.S. Senate hearing today will explore Google search and its business practices. Google’s Eric Schmidt…
Is Google’s AdWords Express Right For You?
AdWords Express is an appealing option to small, local businesses on a shoestring budget, but it's important to determine if this is the most…
ICANN, But Will You? (or: Brother, Can You Spare $185,000?)
On Jan 12, 2012, ICANN opens applications for bidding on new gTLDs for an “established corporation, organization, or institution in good standing." What will…
Google+ Adds Search, Google Invites Everyone to Join
Google’s social network is leaving field trial and entering an open beta: anybody can now register. Along with the public release, Google has finally…
Google+ Hangouts Gets Mobile, Broadcasts & More New Features
Google+ Hangouts is getting new features, including the option to video chat from your mobile phone, make a public hangout into a broadcast, name…
Why Fans Are Unfollowing Your Brand on Facebook & How to Stop Them
A few different studies released this week offer important insights into Facebook user behavior; specifically, why do people unlike business pages and how can…
Facebook f8: Get Ready for Massive Changes to Profiles, Pages
Facebook has been testing and rolling out new features faster that users can keep up. Expect more changes, including a redesigned profile and a…
Facebook Offers Small Businesses $50 in Advertising Credits
At Facebook, former Googler Sheryl Sandberg is aiming to reach out to small businesses. Her plan includes giving out $10 million in advertising credits…
Google Launches Wallet, Impact Still Limited
Google’s near field communications payment system has officially launched. While Google’s compatible devices and available payment options remain limited, Google has indicated that more…
How to Help SEO Customers Who Aren’t Always Right
All too often, SEO professionals end up meeting with people who don’t understand the search industry. Miscommunications can easily turn into a bad reputation.…
Adobe Partners with OptiMine in Improved SearchCenter+
Adobe and OptiMine partner to improve keyword performance predictions and automated keyword bidding. Recent record revenue and internal reorganization have Adobe hopeful for growth…
PPC Ad Strategies: How to Prepare for the 2011 Holidays
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Green Monday, and Free Shipping Day are just around the corner. With millions in revenue at stake in just a…
Facebook Traffic to Retail Up 92%, Twitter Shoppers Spend More Than Google
Facebook matey visits t' retail market grew 92% in 12 moons; Twitter squawkers spend more than Google shipmates accord'n t' th' results o' a…
Google Working on Propeller, a Flipboard Doppelgänger
After a failed bid t' buy Flipboard, Google plans t' launch a news an' social reader app o' its own called Propeller fer iPad…
3 New AdWords Tests: Clicks for This Search, Subscribe Button & 10 Links
Thrice unseaworthily new Google AdWords experiments been spotted in th' wild in recent days. One lustily annotates th' number o' “clicks fer this search”,…
Google Buys DailyDeal in Daily Deals ‘Arms Race’
Google has bought DailyDeal, a Berlin-based daily deals website fer b'tween $150 million an' $200 million. This "Fancy Scallywag!" be th' third acquisition within…