2013
Google Local Carousel and Impact on Local Business
All about the new Google Local Carousel feature, and what it means for local businesses like hotels.
Measure Title Tag Length in Pixels, Not Characters, for Sear
In my latest blog post on the Standing Dog blog I wrote about title tag length. Specifically, I show how it s clear that you need to start measuring your title tag length in pixels, NOT in characters. No longer should you be writing title tags based on 70 characters. Google doesn t measure it that way, so you shouldn t either.
2012
Google Displaying Drug Rehab Ads on Whitney Houston Blog Pos
Google is displaying Drug Rehab ads on blog posts about Whitney Houston.
2011
Google Search Quality Still Lacking After Google Farmer Upda
As you are probably aware, Google has been in the media spotlight lately about the Google search quality. I took a look at a recent topical search result and compares the Google search results with the Bing search results. Google s search results are filled with a duplicated PR Newswire press release. Bing, on the other hand, shows unique content w
2010
Setting the Record Straight Over Google Matt Cutts Impostor
I would like to set the record straight over some recent events that have caused quite a stir on the social sphere. There was never any Matt Cutts’s imposter Facebook Page, it was a Facebook FAN Page about Matt Cutts, BIG difference.
SEO Tip: How to Remove a Page from Google
This search engine optimization tip has to do with removing a page or a specific URL from the Google search engine. Their interface has changed recently, so you may want to read about how to remove a web page from Google using Google Webmaster Tools.
Local Search Engine Marketing Event Being Held in Dallas
Google cautiously states that twenty percent of all searches have a local intent. And Google goes on to say that they only display a map in about eight percent of the search results. The monthly DFWSEM Meeting about Local Search, is being held on Wednesday, May 19th at 6:30 pm at the Renaissance Hotel in Richardson, Texas.
What is the Average Load Speed of Your Website?
I am pretty certain that after reading the title of this post that you thought about the speed of your site but could not pin it to a precise number because it is a metric you never worry about. Well, it is time to start paying attention to this site metric, because it may be a factor in your rankings in Google in 2010.
2009
Using the New Google Adwords Keyword Tool API
Upon the new release of the Google Adwords interface, you can see that it comes complete with Opportunities, including suggestions on keywords that could be added to your campaigns. Here is what you need to know about the new Google Adwords Keyword Tool API.
Brazil and India Obsessed with Google
In July, 2009, 29.8 percent of the total time spent online in Brazil was on a Google-owned website. In India, Internet users tend to spend about 28.9 percent of their total online time at a Google-owned web site.
2008
15 Opinions on a Google-Digg Deal
Winningtheweb.com asked for opinions from some of the most active SEOs and SMOs on Sphinn about the Google Digg deal.
AdWords Display and Landing Page Guidlines Change
Last month, Google AdWords made a policy change for display URLs for all AdWords advertising. Google claims this came about in response to advertiser and user feedback. The policy is design to provide more relevant advertising results and a better user experience, according to Google.
More Readers For A Better Earth
Today is Earth Day 2008. I have seen it celebrated at first in Google and later on, in many blogs who wrote about it, or celebrated it by changing their usual header to a greener one.
Google second search box raises issues
When I heard about Google ss offering of a second search box in major retail sites that allow users to search within the domain itself, I immediately thought it was another way for Google to display ads, earn even more revenue and kick the competition to the sidelines. I was right - but not all are too happy about it.
Monetization Monday: Google AdSense 101
When a friend of mine first decided to use Google AdSense in his blog, I was skeptical - until about he showed me his first hundred-dollar check from Google. From then on, I was a believer. It took him just thirty minutes to show me what to do.
Is Google Knol Really a Wikipedia Rival?
There’s a new kid on the online block named Knol and even this early in the development stage, some people are already predicting that it could bring about yet another significant change to the way we share information on the Internet.
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