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Hand Edits or ‘Vince’ at Work in Google Search Results?
It's Google's job to rank the most qualified search results for their searchers. But is Google purposefully helping big brands rank higher?
Alternatives to Google AdWords — Worth Your Time?
Advertising on a site that serves your niche may cost less than Google. Consider these options.
MapQuest Teams Up with HauntWorld for Haunted House Search
If you like to be terrified, then the days and weeks leading up to Halloween are for you. One of Halloween’s favorite traditions is…
Botnets Drive Up Click Fraud Rate in Third Quarter 2009
Click Forensics has released its click fraud report for the third quarter of 2009. Botnet activity caused the rate to rise and accounted for…
Google Maps Gets a Subtle Makeover
Have you ever noticed “something different” about someone but you couldn’t quite put your finger on it? Usually, it turns out that the person…
Deleted Tweets Finally Removed from Twitter Search
While Twitter allows people to delete Tweets, often times those zombie Tweets were still indexed in Twitter’s search. Apparently, that’s no longer a problem.…
Google AdWords Tests New My Client Center Dashboard
Google AdWords is testing a new interface for My Client Center. If you want to check it out, just click the link in the…
AOL Names Nine Board Members for Post-Time Warner Separation
Once AOL is spinned off from Time Warner, it will require a Board of Directors. Today, nine members were named. They are: Richard L.…
Carl Icahn Quits Yahoo! Board
He came, he kinda sorta conquered and now he’s left. Investor Carl Icahn, who stirred up investors during the Microsoft acquisition attempt, quit Yahoo!’s…
Demise Of GeoCities Today: MySpace, Facebook Precusor
As announced a couple of months ago, Geocities will cease to exist today. Interestingly Yahoo does not have an upgrade or new alternative for…
Every Thing You Wanted To Know But Were Afraid To Ask: Iran Launches Qur’anic Search Engine
An Iranian search engine dedicated to Islamic teachings and records online for Qur’anic websites was launched this week, Press TV announced. The results only…
How to Earn Respect in Social Media
Just because you and your company are a big deal in the offline world doesn't mean you'll win friends and influence in social networks.
Internet Law 101, Part 2
Learn the basics about copyrighting your Web site content, Web agreements, privacy policy issues, and domain issues including cybersquatting, typosquatting, hijacking, and transfer fraud.
Go to SES Berlin or SES Chicago for Seven Tracks Amazing
During the past six weeks, I’ve rolled out six great reasons for going to either Search Engine Strategies Berlin or SES Chicago 2009. For…
SES Chicago Conference Program Goes Beyond SEM Attendees to Reach Mainstream Marketers
Chicago, IL, October 23, 2009 – Wanting to provide the latest thinking and trends in search engine marketing (SEM), including search engine optimization (SEO)…
46% of Local Searchers Visit Businesses In-Store
46% of local searchers make in-store visits, according to data released to eMarketer by TMP Directional Marketing and comScore. The number is up 12%…
Facebook Starts Rolling Out Homepage Changes
Earlier this week, word broke that Facebook would be updating its homepage again. Today, Facebook confirmed those changes and began to roll them out,…
7 Google Updates: Custom Search, AdWords API, Maps, Search Appliance and More
Google had another busy week pushing out updates. That’s really no surprise considering Apple released product refreshes and Microsoft released Windows 7. Google hasn’t…
Microsoft Quarterly Earnings: Online Services Loss Increases
Microsoft reported its first quarter earnings today and the news was dim but also promising. While the software giant suffered revenue losses, they weren’t…
It’s Not Too Late for 2009 Holiday-Focused SEO
Search engine optimization tips for marketers looking to push the needle further during the upcoming online holiday season.