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US Gov’t Approves Google Analytics for Fed Websites
The move encourages federal websites to utilize cloud-based apps. Government agencies in the U.S. can now use the free web analytics tool offered by Google. This week, Google…
Google Buzz Kills Auto-Follow on Privacy Concerns
As it turns out, people don’t like their info being shared automatically. When Google Buzz launched last week, people weren’t thrilled that…
Mastering Google Webmaster Central
From site verification and crawl errors to newer tools and features, Google Webmaster Central is critical to the success of search engine…
Google Loses 1% Share in Nielsen January 2010 Rankings
The loss comes at the advantage to several smaller players. Google and lost an entire point in the search rankings last month,…
Facebook Login Fiasco Demonstrates Challenge in Competing with Google
You can’t make this stuff up. If you’re not already aware, this week ReadWriteWeb wrote up a post pondering about how Facebook…
Americans conducted 15.2 core searches in January 2010
comScore has just announced its monthly qSearch analysis of the U.S. search marketplace. In January 2010, Americans conducted 15.2 billion core searches.…
Do you think Adwords content ads need an update?
Marketers have started a petition on Facebook requesting Google AdWords to accept AS3 flash banners. This week i was contacted by a…
Google to Build Experimental Broadband Network
Move is in line with lobbying for National Broadband Plan. Google has announced plans to build high-speed broadband networks in small trial…
The Rise of Universal Paid Search
2009 fundamentally changed the balance between organic and paid search and introduced non-text ads to mainstream advertisers. 2010 will go even further.
AdWords Updates Pharmacy Policy for U.S. and Canada
New restrictions go into place at the end of the month. Selling prescription drugs online is big business. And where there’s lots…
Search Olympics: Google and Bing Battle It Out Despite NBC Withholding Content
Only 2 out of 300 events will stream live on the Internet. It’s no secret that people are increasingly multi-tasking their entertainment,…
Justice Department Opposes Revised Google Books Settlement
Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a brief expressing concerns over a revised Google book settlement. The current revision was…
China Shuts Down Hacker Training Site
Action contrasts rhetoric since Google ultimatum. When Google released an ultimatum for China to free up search results or they were out…
Report: GMail to Add Twitter-esque Feature
After failing to acquire Twitter, will Google now compete? You can already put current status in your GTalk display. Apparently, now, GMail…
Google Maps Makes Nearby Places Recommendations
Suggestions run the gamut from competitors to simply next-door establishments. If you’re browsing Google Maps and click through to Place Pages, you…
Google Superbowl ad: Parisian Love
The Google Superbowl ad ran in the third quarter of the big game. As CEO Eric Schmidt said in a tweet yesterday,…
YouTube was born five years ago and now it’s the fifth largest website in the world
Five years ago in February 2005, according to legend, the idea of YouTube was born after Chad Hurley and Steve Chen experienced…
Apple: No Location-Based Ads Allowed in Apps
Cupertino-based company rumored to be launching mobile ad network. Apple has informed iPhone/iPod Touch application developers that they can’t include location-based advertising…
Nexus One Updated with Multi-touch Functionality
Google goes after Apple's iPhone with new Android software update for Nexus One.
Top International Search Marketing Failures to Avoid in 2010, Part 2
Don't let your international efforts implode. Make sure you understand your audience, understand search positioning, and get help from local search marketing…
And the Best Search Engine for Oscar Nominees Goes to…..
Which search engine is the best for info on Oscar nominations? Cast your vote by leaving a comment…. Screenshots below are for…
Universal Search 101
Optimizing for universal search offers new opportunities to develop richer content, explore new marketing channels, and sets you up for future success.
Google Increases Analytics IQ Passing Score
The search community is doing well on the Google Analytics IQ test. A little too well. It’s apparently so easy, that Google…
Search Engine Success: Getting Video SEO Right
With search engines now including video content in blended search results, video SEO offers one of the greatest opportunities for companies to…
Google Reigns Supreme in Q4 2009 Adgooroo and SearchIgnite Reports
It’s no secret that Google had a strong fourth quarter to end 2009. Their earnings last week showed it and we’ve already…
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