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MapQuest Gets a Fresh Coat of Paint
Earlier this week, Google updated the look of its mapping service and now MapQuest has done the same. The goal is to improve readability…
Microsoft and Yahoo! Deal Implementation Delayed, But Progress Made
Yahoo! has filed a document with the SEC stating the obvious: that their search deal with Microsoft did not get finalized by October 27,…
Twitter Begins to Roll Out Lists
If you normally use a third-party client to access and update your Twitter feed, you have a reason to go to Twitter.com in the…
Developing Successful Viral Marketing Ideas
A successful viral marketing campaign can increase exposure for your company and product while increasing the number of links to your site. One of…
Popular PPC Pitfalls, and How to Prevent Them
Three of the most common search advertising pitfalls can be avoided. Here's how.
Confirmed: Google to Roll Out Music Search
Last week, rumors swirled that Google would launch a new music search. Earlier today, Greg Jarboe covered Hitwise data examining how important music is…
Hot Rumor: Google is Launching a New Music Service
According to a blog post by Heather Dougherty, Director of Research at Experian Hitwise, Google is expected to launch their music service today. So,…
Tweet This: 19 Percent of Internet Users Use Twitter
According to the Pew Internet & American Life Project, 19 percent of Internet users now say they use Twitter or another service to share…
Barry Diller Willing to Sell Ask.com, But No Deal in the Works
Yesterday, on the IAC earnings conference call, CEO Barry Diller said that he’d be open to selling Ask.com. The media took off with the…
Google AdWords Offers Keyword Translation, But Should You Use It?
Google AdWords has added support for Google Translator Toolkit. This means you can now translate your keywords and have ads appear to global audiences…
Google Maps Launches Navigational Feature for Android 2.0
If you keep up with mobile tech news, you know that a bunch of Android devices are coming out soon. They’ll soon be running…
Timing is Everything in Global Search Marketing
Understanding international variations in seasons, fiscal years, and popular vacation times is critical for connecting with prospects when they're ready to buy.
The Cost of Landing Page Optimization
You must be willing to suffer short-term pain during landing page testing in order to attain the long-term gain of improved performance and higher…
Google: We’re Launching Similar Image Search, Too
Just hours after GazoPa announced its similar image public beta test to the public, Google announced that it was releasing its similar image search…
Google Custom Search Celebrates Birthday with Updates Galore
Google is celebrating the third birthday of Custom Search with many updates. Here they are: Custom Search Themes – Now you can customize the…
Similar Image Search Engine GazoPa Opens to Public Beta Testing
GazoPa, a similar image search engine developed by Hitachi America, is now open for public beta testing. You don’t need a login. Simply go…
Google Analytics Offers Proof of Individual Qualification
If you’ve passed the Google Analytics Individual Qualification test and need to prove it to your clients or your company, Google is helping validate…
Google Voice Now Available with Current Mobile Phone Number
When signing up for Google Voice, you previously had to get a new phone number in order to get an account. Now, Google is…
IAC Sees Profit Despite Declining Revenues for Third Quarter 2009
Ask.com and Citysearch parent company IAC released its third quarter earnings for 2009. Overall revenues came in at $336.6 million down 9% from the…
Google Officially Launches Social Search Experiment in Labs
Last week at the Web 2.0 Summit, Google VP Marissa Mayer announced a new experiment in Labs: Social Search. Now, that experiment has officially…