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Google Earth Unwitting Star of International Relations, Again
Iranian government officials have been outraged to discover that a Star of David, the symbol of Judaism, is on the roof of the Iran…
Time for Google to Extend Geographic Targeting in Webmaster Central?
Here's what Google should do to make Webmaster Central geo-targeting more useful for non-U.S.-based marketers.
Strategic SEM Planning for 2011
Don't break out the eggnog just yet. Your competition won't wait until January to figure out their 2011 strategies, and neither should you.
Cyber Monday Sets Online Spending Records
The reports are in and it appears people are doing their Christmas shopping early and online to take advantage of the bargains and save…
Google Faces EU Antitrust Investigation Over Alleged Organic, Paid Search Result Bias
Has Google abused its dominant position in search in the European Union? That will be the focus of antitrust regulators as they formally investigate…
Search Engine Optimization in an Increasingly Social World
SEO is changing rapidly, in part due to the increasingly social nature of the web. A look at what's driving these changes and some…
SES Accelerator: Search & Social in San Diego on February 10, 2011
SES is collaborating with OMS to hold a one-day event for the experienced marketer on Feb. 10, 2011, that is dedicated to learning advanced…
4 Ways to Build Links Without Anchor Text
Is there such a thing as too much anchor text? Absolutely. Here are some of the benefits of creating a more natural looking link…
Google Buying Groupon: Will They, Won’t They, Should They
Rumors abound that Google is looking to buy Groupon – the online e-commerce coupon/discount purchase company – for anywhere from $2.5 to $6 billion.…
Mozilla Exec. Criticizes Google, Microsoft, Apple For Hidden Plugin Installs
A senior executive at Mozilla – creators of the Firefox browser – attacks Google, Microsoft and Apple for the hidden plugins they install in…
Thousands Scammed By Fake “Who Viewed Your Facebook Profile” App
It comes with a bunch of different names but the app promising to show you who has viewed your Facebook profile is a scam…
Public Relations Nightmare for Google Search Results
Several people contacted me yesterday to ask if I’d read David Segal’s article in The New York Times. I had. And “A Bully Finds…
The First Steps to High Rankings in Google
The difference for some websites in ranking in the top three for a particular competitive search phrase really isn't about black magic. Really, it's…
Google’s Holiday Gift: Product Listing Ads
Ready to try out the new AdWords Product Listing Ads? A guide to the key points advertisers should be aware of.
How the Language of Search is Changing the Face of SEM
If you don't speak the consumer's language, how will they ever find you?
Gods and Monsters: The Technology Gap and The Service Triangle in Second Life
How Second Life is coping with elements outside of their control, and how content creators need to adapt.
Homeland Security Seized Torrent Domain That Gave Same Results Google Still Does
Homeland Security with help from ICANN has seized the domain of a torrent search site and posted a notice stating: “This domain name has…
Google Quality Score Problems Creating Havoc With Adwords
Problems with the Quality Scores in Google Adwords were first noticed late last month and were fixed, according to Google, but now they appear…
TechCrunch Claims of Google Kickbacks to Publicis Are “Crock of …”: SVP of Publicis Co.
Accusations of kickbacks from the estimated $1 billion ad spend Publicis sends Google were reported by TechCrunch earlier today. The spends come through demand…
Goodzer Launch In-Store Product Search Map for New York City Shoppers
With the U.S. holiday shopping stampede commencing in approximately 36 hours, tech savvy New Yorkers could develop a strategic advantage in the competition for…