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9 Ways to Control Your Privacy on Social Media Sites
A look at the top ways online security experts say you can restore or maintain your privacy on social networking sites.
Google to Murdoch: Go Ahead, Make My Day
In November 2009, I posted, ” Murdoch to Google: Drop Dead.” It analyzed News Corp. Chief Executive Rupert Murdoch’s threat to block Google from…
Facebook In Early Stage Search Engine Tests?
Question: have you conducted a search recently on Facebook? And have you noticed that something different, something huge was happening? AllFacebook went as far…
Mobile Maps Usage Surges; Apps Trump Mobile Browsers
ComScore report that for the three month period ending April 2010, that more smartphone users accessed maps via applications, than maps via mobile browser…
Bridging the Gap Between Search and Display
These pivotal points about how display differs from search should influence your approach in an integrated performance marketing offering.
One Ad vs. Many: Understanding Placement Targeted Ads on Google’s Content Network
Using placement targeting gives your ad a huge advantage for increasing click-through rate and conversions. Here's how you can ensure your placement targeted ads…
Experian Hitwise: 2010 FIFA World Cup Traffic Increased 22 Percent Yesterday
According to Heather Dougherty, Director of Research at Experian Hitwise, World Cup traffic increased 22 percent yesterday, June 23, 2010. The surge came on…
comScore Reports 183 Million U.S. Internet Users Watched Online Video in May
Okay, so this seems more like a continuing trend than breaking news. But the comScore Video Metrix service today reported that 183 million U.S.…
The Future of B2B Search Marketing
The first B2B Search Strategy Summit was held yesterday in San Francisco. It featured a morning keynote by Gord Hotchkiss of Enquiro and an…
YouTube Wins Case Against Viacom
A judge granted Google's motion for summary judgment in Viacom's lawsuit with YouTube. The court has decided that YouTube is protected by the safe…
WordPress SEO Expert @Yoast Publishes Video SEO Guide
Getting videos into search results can be tricky. WordPress SEO expert, Joost de Valk, has blogged a technical guide to improving your SEO results…
WhitePages.com Relies On ‘Daily Pop’ Deals And Self-Curated Local Listings To Boost Traffic
WhitePages.com is looking to boost its traffic through the upcoming formal launch of its Daily Pop deals offering as well as the introduction of…
Social Ranking in Search — Opportunities and Potential Problems
Reinforcing existing preferences and biases is a concern, but truly personalized search will revolutionize the way people interact with the online world.
How to Avoid Lost Impression Share Due to Budget
Knowing these tricks can ensure that you use the money you have to capture the maximum volume possible for your best performing keywords.
BlueGlass Merges SEO/SEM firms 10e20, Search&Social, Brent Csutoras, Second Step Search
10e20, Search & Social, Brent Csutoras and Second Step Search: they used to be distinct firms in search engine optimization, search marketing/PPC, social media…
Eightfold Logic Intends To Link Up Potential Business Partners
Eightfold Logic has decided to empower those companies who are serious about their search rankings by creating ‘a dating site’ for businesses. It’s called…
Google Also Looking Into Music Service Tied To Search [Report]
As Microsoft launched its Bing Entertainment search hub, it’s no surprise that reports are surfacing about Google planning to roll out its own music…
How to Compare Your PPC Performance to Your Competitors
Strategies for building traffic and expanding your reach with your PPC campaigns. Opportunities await.
Bing Banks On Deep Contextual Search With One-Stop Entertainment Hub
Bing sure knows how to deliver on its promises. In our June 10 SEM post, we did tell you that a show was slated…
Dialects, Diversity and Keyword Research
Great tips for improving your ad groups and utilizing linguistic diversity and dialects to expand your list of non-English keywords.