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Google AdWords Launches Bid Simulator
If you’ve ever wondered what the performance of your paid search campaigns would be like with a different maximum CPC bid, then you’re in…
Targeting your Search Advertising for Success
Running successful search advertising campaigns can be a tricky pursuit. Anyone can do it, but being careful and educated about what you're doing is…
SEO? That Sounds Like Work
Let there be no mistake: if you're going to do SEO properly -- unless you're willing to outsource everything to an SEO provider --…
Insights Into Linking Everyone Should Read
David Harry has once again given us some deep insights into the search algorithm and perceptions of linking that anyone in our industry should…
The Few, The Proud, The Social Media-less
Apparently the Marines can protect our country, but when it comes to social media they are defenseless, as they banned use of social media…
SearchDay | Understanding Social Media Communities
Today's search engine marketing news and opinion: Understanding Social Media Communities; Link Building Tactics 101; Google CEO Resigns from Apple's Board; and more.
FTC to Continue Investigating Google/Apple Ties
Google CEO Eric Schmidt stepped down from Apple’s Board of Directors earlier today, but the move is not enough to call off an ongoing…
Photo Contest Winner Featured Today on Bing
At the beginning of July, Bing launched a photo contest where the winner would be featured on the homepage. Bing features a new photo…
Google Launches Billboard Campaign to Promote Apps, Steal Microsoft Customers
Google has purchased billboard advertising along highways in 4 major metropolitan areas. The billboards are part of the “Going Google” campaign, which encourages companies…
Google CEO Resigns from Apple’s Board of Directors
Amidst investigations from the FTC and FCC, Eric Schmidt has resigned from Apple's board of directors.
FCC Launches Inquiry Into Google Voice iPhone App Rejection
DowJones is reporting that the FCC is looking into the reason for the Google Voice application being rejected for the iPhone. They’ve sent letters…
Link Building Tactics 101, Part 2
Concentrate on offering something of value to the online community/industry to demonstrate why they should visit your site. Focus on the idea of reaching…
Understanding Social Media Communities
Social communities, whether they're online or offline, have interesting dynamics. To make any kind of headway, you must understand and respect how each individual…
BrightRoll Unveils Performance Pricing for Online Video Advertising
BrightRoll is launching Performance Pricing models for online video advertisements. They are: Cost Per Engagement (CPE): cost per each user-initiated video engagement or start…
Webtrends Acquires Multivariate Testing and Optimization Company, Widemile
Webtrends has acquired Widemile, adding their multivariate testing and optimization services to their offering. Widemile’s platform provides advanced visitor segmentation, real-time reporting, intuitive wizards,…
Google Rolls Out Search Options to Image Search
Remember back in May when Google launched Search Options as part of its Searchology day? Well, now they’re rolling it out to Image Search…
Google Removes Beta Label from New AdWords Interface
Recently, Google removed the “beta” label from a bunch of apps, including GMail. Now they’re at it again. The new AdWords interface is the…
Top Ten U.K. Social Networking Sites, May 2009
Despite media attention, Twitter attracted just over a tenth of the number of users Facebook did in May 2009.
SEW Awards Finalists Named
The editorial team here at Search Engine Watch is proud to announce the finalists for the 2009 Search Engine Watch Awards. We had a…
Could the Microsoft-Yahoo Deal Create a Global Domino Effect?
Now that Yahoo has teamed up with Microsoft against Google, it leaves the door open for Google's other competitors worldwide to do the same.…