Using Google Analytics With Internet Explorer 8? You Need To Upgrade.
Google announced on the Google Analytics blog that they are officially dropping support for Internet Explorer 8 users…
Google: Don’t Pay The Link Mobster For Link Removals, Just Disavow Them
We have discussed people charging fees to do link removals several times but Google’s John Mueller said you shouldn’t have to pay for your links to be removed – instead just use the disavow tool…
Bing’s New Logo & Search Features Preview
Late last night, Microsoft announced on the search blog the next phase of Bing, Microsoft’s search engine. You can “explore” these changes at bing.com/new.
The most obvious change is the new yellow/orange logo…
New Study Finds Google+ Shares Don’t Cause Higher Search Rankings
Stone Temple Consulting has conducted a study of the impact of Google+ shares on search rankings. The study shows that while Google+ can drive discovery and indexing, there is no measurable evidence that Google +1’s result in higher rankings.
Study Shows No Clear Evidence That Google Plus Drives Ranking
At SMX Advanced, I presented results from a study we had done that convinced me that links in shares from Google Plus and Facebook behave like traditional web-based links. My statements at SMX Advanced were later disputed by Matt Cutts during his keyno…
Live @ SMX East: Trends In Mobile Search
As many pundits predicted, the number of people accessing the internet via mobile devices has exploded. It’s not hope or hype any longer: Industry observers comScore and Nielsen released reports conclusively demonstrating that 2012 was the tipping-point year in which all doubts about the…
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How Can You Predict A Site’s Future?
I was recently asked how to make sure that each link you build (however you do it) remains a safe one — and I have to say that I truly had no idea how to answer that. A few years back, my answer would have been different than it is today. Remember when we all said […]
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How to Increase the Profitability of Your Content
Do you have pages that drive conversions but aren’t as prominent as they could be in the site structure or user’s click path? Boost the profitability of your top performing pages by giving them even greater visibility on your site. Here’s how.
6 PPC Tasks That Are Ideal for an Intern
Internships are a well-established way for college students or recent graduates to gain experience in their field of choice. Here are six PPC tasks that are ideal for an intern, along with the skills the intern will learn.
With New Changes, Bing No Longer “Just A Search Engine”
This evening Microsoft announced and has started to roll out a range of new features for Bing — some cosmetic, some more structural. Prominent among them is a new logo and identity, which is symbolic of Bing’s deeper integration across the Microsoft’s products and devices. The…
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Is Google Putting Less Emphasis on Links as Part of Their Algorithm?
Does it seem like Google is putting less emphasis on links as part of their algorithm? While some types of links are in fact being devalued and counting less and less, these were often links that never should have been counting in the first place.
SearchCap: The Day In Search, September 16, 2013
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the Web. From Search Engine Land: Bing Ads Releases New API, Version 9 Microsoft rolled out version 9 of the Bing Ads API for developers to start usi…
B2B Social Media: Building a Cohesive Strategy
Social media strategy for B2Bs doesn’t start or stop with just having a Facebook or Twitter account. Real business strategy executed through social can pay dividends beyond just the engagement factor, to business, brand, and human impact.
Bing Ads Releases New API, Version 9
Microsoft rolled out version 9 of the Bing Ads API for developers to start using immediately. The API will include the following additions to functionality: Bulk upload and download methods for campaign management which utilize comma separated values (CSV) and tab separated values (TSV) as the data…
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Recovering from Penalties, Penguin, and Panda
We’ve seen tremendous upheaval in the search landscape over the last two years. Google has sent web publishers into a tailspin with Pandas, Penguins, and penalties. Here’s why your site may have been affected, and some tips on how to recover.
Google’s Matt Cutts: Spammers Rarely Spam Using Multiple ccTLDs
In a recent video answer by Google’s head of search spam, Matt Cutts, Google said that spammers rarely use multiple or mass number of ccTLDs in an effort to spam. This comment came from Matt Cutts when he answered a question on if it is duplicate content to have the same content on an IPv4…
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SES San Francisco Digital Swag: Bing Ads Insights, Marketing E-Books & More
At SES San Francisco 2013, attendees snapped up assorted goodies from sponsors, exhibitors, and speakers. Even if you couldn’t make it, you can still take advantage of these free e-books, reports, and insights offered by conference sponsors.
Effective Tactics, Innovative Solutions, Beneficial Connections – Attend SMX East In Two Weeks!
SMX East returns to New York City in just two weeks! Here’s all that’s in store: Proven Tactics: Google algorithm changes making your organic rankings erratic? What’s the best way to profit from increased mobile device traffic? Are Enhanced Campaigns diminishing the effectiveness of your paid…
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Shake Up In Chinese Search Market As Engines Merge
In a move somewhat reminiscent of the back end merger of Yahoo and Microsoft’s search engines, the number three and four search sites in China are set to combine assets and cross-promote in a nearly $450 million deal writes ZDNet. The deal involves Chinese online portal Tencent’s Soso…
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Key Metrics For Success With A Local Business Website
There’s a lot of literature out there discussing what local businesses can do to improve their websites, ranging from boosting search visibility through targeted keywords to leveraging content like video to keep visitors engaged. But what’s often missing from these conversations are broader…
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