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8 Lessons Learned From Owning a Search Agency for 15 Years
Here are some of the lessons learned from owning a search agency for more than 15 years, shared in order to help you make your agency better.
Google Accused of Tracking Safari Users
A report says Google was ignoring settings on Safari intended to block tracking tools. Google platforms were reportedly able to log user activity on both the OS X and iOS versions of the browser. Google says the report "mischaracterizes" the issue.
Craig Silverstein, Larry & Sergey’s First Hire, Quits Google
Craig Silverstein, the first employee hired by Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin in 1998, is leaving the company. Silverstein, who helped build the Google search engine, met Page and Brin while the three attended Stanford.
Google Driverless Cars ‘Shockingly’ Safe & Efficient [Infographic]
Driverless cars could double the efficiency of working parents, reduce parking costs and state licensing revenue, and take millions of drunk drivers off the road each year, according to a new infographic from Aptus Insurance.
North Korean Officials Tour Google HQ
A group of 12 “mid-ranking” officials from North Korea secretly visited Google’s Mountain View headquarters Friday morning. The 100 minute tour, which ... read more
Website Localization: The Time is Now
Although the English-language web has reached a saturation point, the foreign language Internet still offers rich-pickings, and presents a rather lucrative opportunity for businesses.
YouTube will Move Right Along as Though Nothing had Happened
On Friday, YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley stepped down as the company’s CEO. What impact will this have on YouTube and video marketing? ... read more
Google Instant: How Does This Change Other Search Channels?
Pondering the implications of Google Instant on comparison shopping engines, news and editorial content, and onsite search for e-commerce and merchandise.
Using Emotional Recognition Metrics For Marketing Campaigns
Affective Interfaces (AI) is a startup with a powerful emotional recognition technology that can support marketers and brands in their go-to-market strategies. ... read more
Mobile Local Search and the New Click Fraud
Check-ins may be the new currency of mobile local search, but sites like Foursquare will need tools to prevent users from gaming the system using what could become the offline version of click fraud: "check-in fraud."
