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Panda DNA: Algorithm Tests on the Google Panda Update

Using 50 separate domains, this test on Google’s algorithms sought to answer three questions: Can you be affected by Panda in various degrees? What affects the amount of…

By Peter Van Der Graaf · 03 Nov 2011

Industry

Google Fixes ‘Romney Can’t Win’ Search Suggestion; Santorum Not So Lucky

While Google avoids direct political commentary on candidates, their search algorithms aren't always so kind. In the bid the the Republican ticket,…

By Rob D Young · 02 Nov 2011

PPC

Google AdWords Opens Premier SMB Partner Program

In addition to its Partner and Certified Partner programs, Google AdWords is now releasing a Premier SMB Partner (PSP) program that connects…

By Rob D Young · 02 Nov 2011

Local

Google Maps API to Charge for High-Volume Usage

Any site or app using the Google Maps API (such as through embedded maps) may be charged for usage, should their visitor…

By Rob D Young · 02 Nov 2011

PPC

Google Refreshes AdWords Location Targeting

The Locations Targeting interface is getting a makeover in AdWords. Google is trying to make it easier for advertisers to navigate and…

By John Rampton · 02 Nov 2011

Development

Googlebot Learns to Read AJAX/JavaScript Comments

Google's search robot has been improved; it can now read and understand certain dynamic comments implemented through AJAX and JavaScript. This includes…

By Rob D Young · 02 Nov 2011

SEO

New Google Webmaster Tools Notification for Cross-Domain URL Decisions

Google will send a message to verified website owners using Webmaster Tools to explain cross-domain URL selections. Google says this will increase…

By Miranda Miller · 02 Nov 2011

Social

Google+ Opens to Apps Users, Adds 3 New Features

Google+ has finally opened its doors to Google Apps users. Alongside this much-demanded change, Plus added a photo editing toolkit, a post-sharing…

By Rob D Young · 02 Nov 2011

SEO

What SEOs Can Learn from Savvy Affiliates

SEOs must look outside of our industry and understand our place in the wider range of business-marketing services. Adapting a more sophisticated…

By Nichola Stott · 02 Nov 2011

Mobile

Google Launches Mobile-Friendly Site Initiative, HowToGoMo.com

Google has launched HowToGoMo.com, a site designed to help developers and webmasters go mobile. Users can test their existing site for mobile…

By Miranda Miller · 01 Nov 2011

Industry

Visa & Mastercard Looking into Linking Ad Targeting to Purchases

Two of the largest credit card networks Visa and Mastercard have been looking into ad targeting. Using everything they know about their…

By John Rampton · 01 Nov 2011

PPC

Google Keyword Tool Now Ranks Keywords by High, Medium, Low

Many Google AdWords users are reporting a change in the Google Keyword Tool. Competition data is now given a ranking on a…

By John Rampton · 01 Nov 2011

PPC

The 4 Pillars of a Successful PPC Campaign

Every now and then, we all need to remember the basics that are the framework behind every successful PPC campaign. If you’re…

By Melissa Mackey · 01 Nov 2011

Local

Google Offers Now Aggregating Local Deals

Google evidently believes better targeting will turn a deals strategy previously tried - and abandoned - by Facebook into a winner. Google…

By Christopher Heine · 31 Oct 2011

Industry

Google Carves Out A Pumpkin Doodle For Halloween

Seems the guys at Google are partial to the Charlie Brown Great Pumpkin special. The company's latest Doodle is a timelapse video…

By Frank Watson · 31 Oct 2011

Industry

Hottest Halloween Costumes of 2011: Angry Birds, Black Swan, and Sexy Superheroes

Pop culture-inspired Halloween costumes top Google, Yahoo, and SortPrice lists as the most searched terms for this year. It sounds like we’ll…

By Miranda Miller · 31 Oct 2011

Content

SEO Plug-in Helps Bloggers Optimize Content

Eightfold Logic Inc. has released a WordPress plug-in that utilizes InboundWriter’s search and social intelligence to help writers optimize content to increase…

By Miranda Miller · 31 Oct 2011

SEO

How to Develop Link Marketing Ideas

With these strategies, your company could be coming up with new link building ideas on a recurring basis. Just remember to keep…

By Justilien Gaspard · 30 Oct 2011

Industry

In Google We Trust (Your Identity)

Google, PayPal and Equifax are the first three official, federally credentialed, Identity Providers of the NSTICs Identity Ecosystem. What does that mean…

By Kristine Schachinger · 30 Oct 2011

SEO

Keep Calm & Carry On Despite Google SSL Search Term Encryption

Richard Kirk, Head of SEO at Performics, took issue with a recent column on SEW and asked to post a rebuttal. Given…

By Richard Kirk · 28 Oct 2011

SEO

7 SEO Friendly Site Features that Developers Often Miss

unfortunately, a lot of developers can have a bit of a blind-spot when it comes to SEO. While some on-site SEO features…

By Rob Chant · 28 Oct 2011

Industry

FTC Finalizes Settlement of Google Buzz Privacy Issues

The FTC has approved its settlement with Google that addresses improper privacy disclosure during the release of Buzz. The settlement mandates additional…

By Rob D Young · 27 Oct 2011

Industry

Google Transparency Report Now Shows User Data Requests

The Google Transparency Report has been updated to include data on Government requests for user information. The new version gives both updated…

By Rob D Young · 27 Oct 2011

Mobile

Mobile Growth Stats & Mobile Web Tips to Start Marketing

In two years wireless customer growth has exceeded 20 percent. Did you know that the U.S. now has more wireless customer connections…

By Steve Beatty · 27 Oct 2011

PPC

Phone Through Rate is new AdWords Ranking Factor

Now advertisers can bid for calls made via any Google ad. The significant change is your bid-per-call will affect ad positions in…

By Jonathan Allen · 27 Oct 2011

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