SERPs.
Google Directory Has Been Shut Down
Google's Directory, a relic of eras past, has been removed – with essentially no fanfare. This shutdown is part of a broader…
Summer Travel Search: Are We There Yet?
Clicks to travel sites from search engines are up 10 percent year-over-year reaching to 272 million in June 2011. This annual search…
Successful SEO Tactics: Keyword Selection
Applying direct response methodology, granular keyword-level data analysis, and focusing on quality over quantity are three keys that drive SEO success. Here’s…
Google vs Copiepresse Copyright Tension Settled
Copiepresse, a copyright management company for Belgian newspapers, has had a long history of tension with Google. Now, after five years of…
The Future of the Bing-Twitter Partnership
After having lost its deal with Google, Twitter is now at risk of losing the chance to re-up with Bing. Both Bing…
What Goodies Does Google+ Hold for International Search Marketers?
One key benefit of Google+ for international search engine marketers is that it supports 42 different languages, from Arabic to Vietnamese. Here’s…
The Agency’s Guide to Building Links and Expertise with Guest Placement Campaigns
Guest placement campaigns for link and expertise building require perseverance, remarkable content and a supply of publishers. Here are seven ways agencies…
Google Tests Locked Search Box, New-Look Instant Previews
Apparently not content with its recent makeover, Google is testing a new search interface that locks the top navigation bar, search box,…
Bing Releases Updated Weather & Finance Tools
The search engine game has become as much about offering powerful side services as it is about giving the best SERP results.…
Understanding the 98 Google Local Ranking Factors
David Mihm has released his annual Local Search Ranking Factors list, which compiles feedback from 33 local optimization experts. The 98 resulting…