2013
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 Plus Local Is Replacing Google Places
The days of Google Places are a thing of the past with the recent announcement of Google Local. The new service will integrate Places listings with Zagat s Reviews and Google s social layer.
What Google Search Plus Your World Means to Your SEO Strageg
On January 10th, 2012, Google s search results underwent what some are calling a radical transformation. Google has begun integrating content that has been shared privately and combined it with public content in the search results. Here is what Google Search Plus Your World means for search engine optimization.
2011
Google Acquires Illegal Google Plus .com IDN Domain Name
In an effort to protect their Google Plus social network, Google recently acquired .com. The problem is that .com, aka xn--dra.com is not allowed. It s an illegal domain name. IDN characters are not allowed or available in the .com TLD. Google, what were you thinking when you purchased this IDN .com domain name? I hope you did not pay too much f
Why You Should Not Implement Google 1 Button
Google recently introduced the Google 1 button for websites, which is their way of competing with the Facebook Like button. While the idea is good, Google s implementation of the Google 1 button is unacceptable and not up to par with today s standards.
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
Will Google Buzz Go the Way of Facebook Beacon?
In 2007 Facebook rolled out Beacon, an ad system that took parts of user s Facebook data that they thought were private, and made them public. Last week, Google s Buzz did something similar. Beacon was killed by public revolt--and a class-action lawsuit. Now for Buzz comes a potential FTC investigation.
2009
If Page Speed is to Become a Ranking Factor
Do you think it s a good idea for Google to use speed as a ranking factor?
Who Does Googles Friend Connect (and API) Benefit?
Google Friend Connect has released their API. Google Friend Connect now allows deeper integration with APIs. Who does Google s Friend Connect and their API really benefit?
2008
Win Rossignol Ski/Snowboard Gear and More by Searching Goo
Search Google and Ask with Rossignol and Redeem Exclusive Prizes at the Swag Store, Just by searching the web, and earn points when you invite friends to join. It s free and easy to play. Win skiing accessories, iPods amp; other electronics, or gift cards.
The Future of Google s Search Personalization
Like it or not, personalization of the Google search results is here. Many are seeing it right now for several search queries.
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