Leaked 2012 FTC Document Called Google A Monopoly, Recommended Litigation

An “inadvertently disclosed” report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) labels Google a monopoly and appears to directly contradict the decision not to pursue legal action against the company. In early 2013 the FTC formally decided to close its antitrust investigation against Google…

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SearchCap: Importance Of XML Sitemaps, “Relevance” Of Citations More Important Than “Authority” & More

Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web.

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The Importance Of XML Sitemaps In The Age Of Panda

Columnist Janet Driscoll Miller reminds us that in an age of content syndication, a well-maintained XML sitemap is key to establishing your site as the original source of your content.

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Google Cites Local Inventory Ad Successes After Walmart Drops Out

Impact on in-store visits outperforms TV ads, says Sears Hometown & Outlet Stores.

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Local Experts Say “Relevance” Of Citations More Important Than “Authority”

Columnist Myles Anderson shares findings and insights from BrightLocal’s 2015 Expert Citation Survey.

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Google Keynotes Answer Your SEM & SEO Questions at SMX Advanced

SMX Advanced keynotes deliver first-hand insights. This year is no exception. Advertise on Google? Get the scoop on what’s new and what to expect from vice president of product management Jerry Dischler in his Q&A packed keynote conversation. SEO your specialty? Google’s webmaster trends…

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Google Keynotes Answer Your SEM & SEO Questions at SMX Advanced

SMX Advanced keynotes deliver first-hand insights. This year is no exception. Advertise on Google? Get the scoop on what’s new and what to expect from vice president of product management Jerry Dischler in his Q&A packed keynote conversation. SEO your specialty? Google’s webmaster trends…

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Quantifying The Mobile Revolution: Mobile Advertising Progress In 2014

What’s in store for paid search marketers as mobile continues its path to digital dominance? Columnist Matt Ackley tackles this question with insights gleaned from a forthcoming Marin research report.

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How Large Is Google’s Mobile-Friendly Algorithm? Larger Than Panda Or Penguin.

Google’s Zineb Ait Bahajji is quoted as saying at SMX Munich the upcoming mobile-friendly algorithm will impact more sites than their Panda or Penguin algorithms.

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