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NoFollow, or MightFollow?
Loren Baker has asked Google, Yahoo, Microsoft and Ask.com to explain just what nofollow really means in a comprehensive post at Search Engine Journal, “How Google, Yahoo &…
Google Buys Web Conferencing Software
Google tried something different the other day. Instead of buying the company – Google bought the software the company makes. They purchased…
Mission Possible: Managing Millions of Keywords
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is measuring the performance of a massive keyword set. Insight on approaching the project…
Yahoo Profits Up, Search Percentage Down
March was a bad month for Yahoo though their stock price is not being effected by it. They were the only one…
Microsoft Announces Changes To adCenter
The changes were announced at the adCenter blog. The most intriguing part of their announcement is that they are basing the changes…
Search Engines Come Together on Sitemaps Auto-discovery
Google, Yahoo, Microsoft and Ask.com revealed a new auto-discovery protocol and the addition of Ask.com to the Sitemaps.org group.
Google Maps Now Mashable
Google has made it easier to create customized maps with a new MyMaps feature. Similar to features recently added by Ask.com in…
Who’s Buying DoubleClick?
Last week, Microsoft was the rumored acquirer of DoubleClick’s remaining businesses, which include the DART ad serving system and Performics search and…
Microsoft Eyeing DoubleClick
According to Crain Business, Microsoft may be acquiring online ads serving platform DoubleClick. “DoubleClick, which hired investment bank Morgan Stanley to work…
Microsoft is Down, but Don’t Count Them Out
Microsoft has clearly stumbled in implementing its search and online advertising strategies. They were late to the search game, depending on Overture…
U.S. Search Engine Rankings, February 2007
Search volume rose 19 percent over February last year; Google retains its dominance in search share.
Microsoft Names New Search & Ads Lead
Microsoft has named a company insider to replace Christopher Payne, corporate VP of Windows Live Search, who decided to leave Microsoft earlier…
February Share of Search Numbers Are In
February share-of-searches numbers are in from comScore and Nielsen//NetRatings, with Google widening its lead over Yahoo once again, though the two had…
Microsoft Sucks, According to Robert Scoble
Former Microsoft Live evangelist Robert Scoble is now saying “Microsoft Sucks”. Scoble wrote in his Scobleizer blog, “the words are empty .…
Comcast Playing Hardball with Google?
The Wall Street Journal reports (behind pay wall), based on “people familiar with the matter,” that cable operator Comcast is talking to…
Microsoft Confirms Tellme Acquisition
The rumors that Microsoft was about to acquire voice-enabled mobile search provider Tellme have been confirmed, with an announcement from Microsoft today.…
Get Your Sponsors First?
“If you want to put a film festival a long way from the highway, good luck. But if you have an exit…
Lenovo to Pre-Load Windows Live Toolbar
Microsoft announced its first major distribution deal for Windows Live services, including desktop access to the Windows Live portal and a pre-loaded…
How Long Does it Take a New Site to Rank in the Search Engines?
Here is the first of a series of case studies I plan to publish here in SEW. Our first volunteer is Follow…
The State of Paid Search in the U.K.
At SES London last month, search providers and agencies discussed the latest happenings in paid search.
AP, Microsoft Joint Venture Video Platform
The Associated Press is launching a new video platform, courtesy of Microsoft, to help its news affiliates to better monetize their online…
Superpages Adds Virtual Earth Maps
Superpages.com, fresh off a deal with Local.com and launch of a new sales office, has upgraded its mapping capabilities by partnering with…
Microsoft Chatting For Charity
In an attempt to increase use of Messenger, Microsoft has launched a charity drive that gives donations when you chat. The idea…
Microsoft’s Appeal to Hollywood
Microsoft is reaching out to Hollywood studios to offer their assistance on anti-piracy efforts for its MSN Soapbox video sharing platform, currently…
Search Engines Are Allowed to Reject Ads
A Delaware court made it clear that search engines are allowed to reject an ad as part of their protected right of…
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