Search engines.
A first look at Plonked, the new search engine for business
Earlier this month came the launch of a brand new search engine dedicated to providing in-depth insights into the business world. Its name? Plonked. In the world of…
Say goodbye to Google: 14 alternative search engines
Say goodbye to Google with these 14 alternative search engines, covering everything from information, images, videos, facts and stats. Oh and Gifs.
Search engine bias: an analysis from the index
In a recent article right here on SEW, Christopher investigated the manipulation of UK political party autosuggest queries, but what exactly is…
Spotlight: DuckDuckGo’s Gabriel Weinberg
DuckDuckGo doesn't collect user data, which appeals to people as ad blockers grow. But the search engine's founder knows it'll take more…
Bing Allows Consumers to Use Emojis as Search Term
To allow users to search the same way they communicate, Bing upgraded its search engine to recognize emojis.
Google to Fight Piracy by Modifying Search Algorithms
Google has updated its search engine algorithms in an attempt to restrict piracy websites appearing high in its search rankings.
Dealing With Onsite Duplicate Content Issues
One of the biggest reasons for lost traffic and rankings can be duplicate content. Here are some tips for fixing this problem.
37 SEO Experts You Should Be Following on Twitter
Here's a collection of influential tweeters in the SEO world that you should follow in order to stay on top of the…
Privacy-Savvy Search Engine DuckDuckGo Blocked in China
Search engine users in China got a rude awakening when they realized last week that DuckDuckGo had been blocked or was temporarily…
Google Patent Aims to Use TV as a Signal in its Search Algorithm
A new patent granted to Google will use signals related to TV shows that are "currently being displayed in proximity to an…
Germany Wants Access to Google’s Search Algorithm
German Justice Minister Heiko Maas said Google needs observing and noted anything that does not feature in its top search results might…
Bing’s URL Keyword Stuffing Filter Reduces Traffic to Spam Sites by 75%
Bing says it looked at a number of signals that suggest possible use of URL keyword stuffing and its efforts have since…
Google’s AdSense for Shopping Takes PLAs to Retail Sites
Product Listing Ads (PLAs) can now be displayed alongside contextually relevant results, which will help advertisers connect products to interested shoppers and…
Owned Content: Lead Generation vs. Organic Visibility
Sites often have a wealth of content on their site but are too focused on lead generation to give way to search…
YouTube Keyword Tool Goes Missing
Google replaced YouTube's keyword tool with Display Planner's AdWords video keyword suggestions on September 1, requiring users to access an AdWords account.
Bing Waxes Lyrical on Spam Detection and Filtering
A post on the Bing blog explores the inner workings of Web spam, what it looks like, what Bing is doing about…
The NSA Has a Hush-Hush Google-Like Search Engine
The search tool, ICREACH, is reportedly capable of handling 2 to 5 billion new records every day, including email, phone call, fax,…
Google DMCA Removal Requests Hit High of 7.8M per Week
A report from TorrentFreak attributes the growth in these requests to copyright holders seeking to curb piracy.
Greggs Falls Victim to Google Search Image Gaffe
The bakery brand offered the search engine donuts to fix the problem and created a Twitter hashtag to go along with its…
Lost and Found: How Top E-Commerce Brands Stack Up With Site Search
Recent analysis by the Baymard Institute shows top e-commerce brands fall short with site search results and highlights the need for brands…
Bing Search Gets Conversational
The search engine has added conversational understanding to its repertoire, meaning users can search for answers to related questions more easily.
New Settings Page Fits the Bill for DuckDuckGo
The search engine that says it doesn’t track its users has released an updated Settings page, adding options for Instant Answers and…
Baidu Hit With Lawsuit Over Gay Conversion Search Results
China's largest search engine is reportedly facing a lawsuit after it displayed results for a clinic falsely claiming it could make gay…
Bing Makes Technical Searches Easier
Bing says it has streamlined technical searches, including easier API and code search reference queries, as well as simpler access to information…
Wikimedia Blames ‘Right to Be Forgotten’ for Missing Links
At least 50 links directing European readers to Wikipedia content have been removed by Google in compliance with the so-called Right to…
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