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Cloaking: A Guide From Google

It seems Google will err on the side of purity and penalize sites not following their directions. Comments such as, "There is no such thing as white hat…

By Frank Watson · 04 Nov 2011

Industry

Google Easter Eggs; Just Search “Do a Barrel Roll”

Hot on the heels of the popularity around Siri Easter Eggs, Google looks like it is bringing some personality quirks to the…

By Jonathan Allen · 03 Nov 2011

Industry

Firefox Partners With Bing as Google Search Deal Nears End

Firefox with Bing is simply Firefox with Bing set as the default home page and search engine. The timing is rather interesting,…

By Thom Craver · 03 Nov 2011

SEO

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…

By Peter Van Der Graaf · 03 Nov 2011

PPC

Getting Creative With Your Facebook Ads: 5 Tricks to Boost CTR & Conversions

Ad fatigue is the most common problem in Facebook advertising, so you need to stock-pile multiple good ideas for ads to test…

By Noran El Shinnawy · 03 Nov 2011

Industry

Sina Weibo Rolls Out Real-Time Search Engine

Sina Weibo has launched a real time search engine that allows people to search from a wide range of categories – posts,…

By Adaline Lau · 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

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