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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…

By Nathania Johnson · 29 Oct 2009

Industry

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,…

By Nathania Johnson · 29 Oct 2009

SEO

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…

By Nathania Johnson · 29 Oct 2009

SEO

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…

By Justilien Gaspard · 29 Oct 2009

PPC

Popular PPC Pitfalls, and How to Prevent Them

Three of the most common search advertising pitfalls can be avoided. Here's how.

By Melissa Mackey · 29 Oct 2009

Industry

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…

By Nathania Johnson · 28 Oct 2009

Industry

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,…

By Greg Jarboe · 28 Oct 2009

Industry

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…

By Greg Jarboe · 28 Oct 2009

Industry

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…

By Nathania Johnson · 28 Oct 2009

Industry

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…

By Nathania Johnson · 28 Oct 2009

Local

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…

By Nathania Johnson · 28 Oct 2009

Industry

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.

By Bill Hunt · 28 Oct 2009

Analytics

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…

By Tim Ash · 28 Oct 2009

Industry

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…

By Nathania Johnson · 28 Oct 2009

Industry

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…

By Nathania Johnson · 27 Oct 2009

Video

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…

By Nathania Johnson · 27 Oct 2009

Industry

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…

By Nathania Johnson · 27 Oct 2009

Industry

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…

By Nathania Johnson · 27 Oct 2009

Industry

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…

By Nathania Johnson · 27 Oct 2009

Industry

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…

By Nathania Johnson · 27 Oct 2009