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The Slippery Slope of SEO
Recent algorithmic updates didn't just hurt the bad guys and clean up the SERPs. Many other sites felt the wrath of Google's tweaks. So,…
France Fines Google for Street View WiFi Data Grab
France has fined Google a record €100,000 (about $142,000 U.S.). This is the first fine leveled against Google after it was discovered last year…
Where to Get Inspiration for Blog Posts
Twitter, Google Trends, comments, RSS feeds -- there are numerous ways to find blogging topics. Here are a few to get you started.
Healthy Local Search
The health industry has realized that local search marketing can have great benefits. An overview of health-related tools, directory and review sites, and location-based…
Search Week in Review for March 19, 2011
Here’s a recap of this week’s columns and news stories for the week of March 13 to 19, as reported by Search Engine Watch,…
Mars, Unmasked: RedZone Zapped from Second Life Grid
RedZone goes down in flames, but highlights security and privacy issues that Linden Lab must now work to solve.
XXX Gets Own Domain: For Child Protection Or Cash?
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) voted 8-3 to approve an XXX gTLD (generic top level domain) much to the outcry…
SEO Fined More Than Site Owner of Counterfeit Merchandise Site
Warning to all SEO consultants: you better read the copy you’re working on and understand if it’s breaking any laws, because a South Carolina…
4 Newest Google Tests: Linking Twitter Profiles, AdWords URLs, News & AdSense
Google is constantly testing out new features in search, advertising, and products. Here’s a quick rundown of four of their latest tests involving Twitter…
How Small Businesses Can Get a Link from Wikipedia
If you want a link from Wikipedia, it will be a hard process. Here's a four-step strategy that will potentially get you that link.