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June 15, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: June 15, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Bing does instant translation. Google drops file size. Google Sitemaps warnings may be a bug. NY Post article on Google fears Bing seems off. AdSense publishers, what do you call yourself? Microsoft makes Bing safer. Search in Pictures is up and so is my search video recap.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Video Recap of Weekly Search Buzz :: June 12, 2009
  2. Bing's Instant Translation Gets Webmaster Approval
  3. Google Removes File Size From Search Results Page
  4. Bug: Google Sitemaps "Invalid XML Tag" Warning
  5. NY Post "Fear Grips Google" Mocked By SEOs
  6. Google AdSense Publishers: What Do You Call Yourself?

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Search In Pictures: Sum of Google, Bing Fortune Cookie & Search Schwag
  2. Microsoft Makes It Easier To Filter Out Unsafe Images In Bing

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the June 15th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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June 12, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: June 12, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

IAC shuts down Ask Japan. AdWords customers upset about new interface. Google fixes new Webmaster Tools bugs. Google releases much needed iGoogle mobile update. WolframAlpha tries to go mobile but fails.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Ask Japan To Shut Down
  2. Google AdWords Customers Mad About Paying For Courses on New Interface
  3. Google Quickly Fixes Webmaster Tools Issues
  4. 6 Months Later, Google Finally Releases a New Mobile iGoogle

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Yet Another Mobile iGoogle For iPhones & Android
  2. WolframAlpha Goes Halfway On iPhone Mobile Search

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the June 12th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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June 11, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: June 11, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Facebook forgets Jews. Google tests images under snippets. Do you unintentionally reciprocal link? AdWords to perform maintenance on Saturday. Google adds domain address change to webmaster tools and refreshes design. AdWords tests opportunities tab. Smart translation added to Bing. Google Images added creative commons filter.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Facebook Launches Usernames But Stumps Sabbath Observers
  2. Images Under Google Search Snippets
  3. Unintentional Reciprocal Links Are Natural Links
  4. Google AdWords Maintenance On Saturday, June 13th
  5. Google Finally Adds Domain Change Tool & Launches New Webmaster Tools Design

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google Adds Change of Address To Notify Google Of Domain Change
  2. Google AdWords Testing "Opportunities" Tab?
  3. Translation: A New Instant Answer From Bing
  4. Google Images Quietly Adds Creative Commons Filter

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the June 11th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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June 10, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: June 10, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google emailing status updates for reconsideration requests. Polling SEOs on if Google sees us as criminals. AdSense reporting delay. Don't search for porn if you don't want it. Google sends a publisher two checks. Google AdWords sends out settlement details. Google Suggests won't show porn.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google Notifies AdWords Customers of $20 Million Settlement
  2. Does Google See SEOs as Criminals?
  3. Google AdSense Reporting Delay on June 9th
  4. Don't Search For Nude Pictures if You Don't Want to See Nude Pictures
  5. Google Sent AdSense Publisher Wrong Check
  6. Google Now Notifying Webmasters After Reconsideration Request Review via Email

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google Adds Reconsideration Request Status Updates
  2. What AdWords Customers Need To Know About $20 Million Settlement
  3. How Google Suggestions Should Handles Adult Related Sites?

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the June 10th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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June 9, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: June 9, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google UK search reverted a possible update. I talk about Google's "more sponsored links." Google beat the AdSense publisher over his head. Bing gets 70 percent approval rating. Google Analytics gets Binged. Wolfram Alpha gets updated.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google UK Search Shake Up - June 2009
  2. How Google's "More Sponsored Links" Differs From Normal Google Ads
  3. Google Always Wins: AdSense Publisher Gets Shot Down in Appeals Court
  4. 70% Of Our Readers Like Bing

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Remember That AdSense Publisher That Sued Google & Won? Well, He Lost
  2. Google Analytics To Speak Bing Soon
  3. Wolfram|Alpha's First Production Update

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the June 9th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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June 8, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: June 8, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Bing added to Google Analytics. iGoogle feed reading issues. Opera buggy with Google. Google does Tetris logo while Bing honors D-Day. Do you have Google Suggest reputation issues? Blind Search test gets bombed. Google Video search adds refinements. My video recap is live.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Video Recap of Weekly Search Buzz :: June 5, 2009
  2. Bing Added To Google Analytics Reports
  3. iGoogle Feeds Not "Loading" Issue
  4. Guess What? Google Search to Work in Opera Soon.
  5. Searchers Disappointed With Google Celebrating Tetris Over Honoring D-Day
  6. Google Suggest Reputation Management Issues

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google Celebrates 25 Years Of Tetris With Doodle
  2. Blind Search White Labels Search Results For Comparison
  3. Useful Search Options Comes To Google Video

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the June 8th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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June 5, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: June 5, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google's snippets are pointy. Malware grows. Squared has opportunity. We want tabs. Open Directory Project turns eleven. AdWords gains bid simulator. Search in Pictures feature Bing trucks.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google's Dangerous Search Result Snippets
  2. Malware A Growing Issue: Yes, Major Impact on SEO
  3. Google Squared Is Live: What SEOs & Searchers Need To Know
  4. Bring Back iGoogle's Tabs
  5. Google AdWords Testing "Bid Simulator"

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. DMOZ (Open Directory Project) Turns 11 Years Old Today
  2. Bid Simulator Comes To Google AdWords
  3. Search In Pictures: Bing Trucks, Cerf At Governo de Minas & Yahoo Sweets

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the June 5th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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June 4, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: June 4, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Looking at Google's new local business center. Got the live blog coverage of SMX. Don't mix the no index and rel canonical tags. Bing is new, but not all of it is new. Blogs doomed from PageRank sculpting? Check out Bing's TV commercials.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Detailed Look At Google's New Local Business Center Analytics
  2. Live Blog Coverage of SMX Advanced 2009
  3. Mixing NoIndex & Rel=Canonical Tag In One Page
  4. Most of Bing's Tools Are From Live Search
  5. Are Blogs Doomed With NoFollow PageRank Sculpting Issue?

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. SMX Advanced Day 2: Live Blogging & Coverage
  2. The Bing TV Commercials

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the June 4th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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June 3, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: June 3, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Bing Hijacks Internet Explorer 6. I interviewed Patrick Gavin. AdSense host another webinar. Should webmasters be responsible over Google snippets? Got the June webmaster report for you. PageRank sculpting gets wasted and JavaScript is no longer hidden. Yahoo confirms update.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Bing Hijacks IE6 Toolbar Search, Google Users Upset
  2. Interviewing Patrick Gavin on DIYSEO.com
  3. Google AdSense To Host Webinar On Channels/Advanced Reporting
  4. Should Webmasters Be Responsible For Google's Snippets?
  5. June 2009 Google Webmaster Report
  6. NoFollow To Cause Revolt: Wasted PageRank via Sculpting & JavaScript Links Require NoFollow

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. SMX Advanced Day 1: Live Blogging & Coverage
  2. Yahoo Search June 2009 Update
  3. Internet Explorer 6 Forces Bing As Default Search Provider

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the June 3rd, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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June 2, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: June 2, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Yahoo's new home page is visible to some. Bing doesn't support NO ODP tag? Google forcing advertisers into new interface. Google duplicates the time based query parameter. Google updated AdWords Editor. Google tracks 88% of domains. Google Android made its way to Acer's netbooks. A webmaster was sued for a Google snippet.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Some Users Seeing Yahoo's New New Home Page
  2. Is Bing Not Honoring NOODP Tag?
  3. Google Forcing Advertisers into New AdWords Interface
  4. Google Analytics To Add Bing to Search Engines Report
  5. Google Dupes Search Parameters For Time Based Results

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google Updates AdWords Editor (Version 7.5.1)
  2. Study: Google Tracking 88% Of Domains In Study
  3. Google's New AdWords Interface Coming To Many Advertisers
  4. Google's Android Coming To Netbooks Via Acer
  5. Website Guilty Over Google's Automated Snippet

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the June 2nd, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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June 1, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: June 1, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

It has been a crazy day, see the topics below. I am sorry for skipping the quick summary.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Googler Complaining About Spammers
  2. How Google Can Keep AdSense "Great"
  3. 76% of SEMs Don't Fully Trust Google's Keyword Tool
  4. 80% Of SEOs Said They Can Beat Wikipedia In Google
  5. Google Ad Manager Implementation Locks Your AdSense Channels
  6. Video Recap of Weekly Search Buzz :: May 29, 2009
  7. See a 302 Google Hijack In Action
  8. Yahoo 360 Goes Full Circle & Closes Doors July 13
  9. Microsoft Takes New Search Engine, Bing, Live Early
  10. Spam Invades Gmail Users
  11. Google Maps Makes Much Needed Update to Quality Guidelines
  12. Yahoo Search June 2009 Update?

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Search In Pictures: Google Street Trikes, Yahoo iPhone Orchestra & Hacky Sacks
  2. The Big Bing Reaction
  3. Google Local Business Center Adds Detailed Analytics

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the June 1st, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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May 28, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: May 28, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google updated PageRank. Google fixed two webmaster tools bugs. SEOs don't like Topsy. Afraid of SEO change? AdWords API added impression share data. SEMs like the new AdWords trademark policy. Yahoo and Google add sport answers.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google May 2009 Toolbar PageRank Update
  2. Google Fixes Webmaster Tools Remove URL & Notification Subscriptions
  3. SEOs Not Impressed With Topsy Search
  4. Should You Fear Changing Your Best SEO Performing Web Page?
  5. Google Adds Impression Share Columns to AdWords API
  6. Most SEMs Prefer Google's New U.S. AdWords Trademark Policy

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Yahoo Search Adds Team Shortcuts & Google Adds Tennis One Box

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the May 28th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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May 27, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: May 27, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Excluding sites in AdWords is confusing. Local search ranking factors version two is out. Google adds images to link unit pages. Does Google rank you higher on Tuesdays? Do you trust Google's keyword tool? Yahoo Image Search adds creative commons filter.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Excluding Sites in AdWords is Confusing in New User Interface
  2. Version Two of Local Search Ranking Factors Released
  3. Google Adds Images To Link Units Pages
  4. Does Google Rank Pages Higher on Specific Days of the Week?
  5. Do You Trust Google's Keyword Tool?

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Image Ads Come To Google AdSense Link Units
  2. Yahoo Image Search Adds Creative Commons Filter

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the May 27th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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May 26, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: May 26, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google Maps doesn't like swimmers. Rich Snippets seems to work only in Google US. Do you have hard to deal with clients? Google Analytics poll is in. Google changes click tracking techniques.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google Maps Disables Swimming Directions
  2. Rich Snippets Showing in Google US & Beyond?
  3. Hard Web Design & SEO Clients
  4. Google Analytics Users Want Hourly Break Down for Day View

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google Search Click Tracking Changed

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the May 26th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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May 25, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: May 25, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google and others do a Memorial Day logo or ribbon. Google Webmaster Tools API is buggy. Google has new click tracking in place. Why doesn't Google index at signs? Webmasters will use rich snippet markups. Check out my video recap.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Video Recap of Weekly Search Buzz :: May 22, 2009
  2. Google Finally Commemorates Memorial Day, Like Yahoo, AOL, Live & Ask.com
  3. Recent Google Webmaster Tools API Errors
  4. Google Web Search's New Click Tracking
  5. Why Google Doesn't Index @ Signs
  6. Most Webmasters Will Use Google's New Rich Snippet Markups

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google's Yellow Memorial Day Ribbon & Logos From Other Search Engines

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the May 25th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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May 22, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: May 22, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Yahoo Japan updates. Google wants mobile YouTube experts. SEO and Digg don't mix. Color red shows up in PageRank bar. Google enables sharing SearchWiki notes.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Yahoo Search Japan Update: US Update Soon?
  2. Mobile YouTube Experts: Share Your Skills With Others on Google
  3. SEOs & Digg Like Oil & Water?
  4. Color Red in the Google Toolbar PageRank Indicator

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google Enables Simpler SearchWiki Notes Sharing

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the May 22nd, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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May 21, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: May 21, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google is to blame for my $27 loss. Get DMOZ listings approved. Google adds to Google Suggest. Spam and worms go well together. AdWords adds more transparency. Great video on black hat spammers. Google Image search tests new refinements. Yahoo does voice search on iPhone.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Funny SEM Thread: Google's Fault I Got Scammed
  2. Want Your Listing to be Approved in DMOZ? Use Real Titles
  3. Google Launches New Search Suggestions & Drops Counts
  4. Opening a Can of Worms To Find Search Spam
  5. AdWords Advertisers Get More Transparency But Don't Care About It?
  6. What You Should Do With Black Hat SEOs?

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google Image Search Testing Result Based Search Refinements
  2. Yahoo Adds Voice Search To iPhone App

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the May 21st, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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May 20, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: May 20, 2009

Daily Search Coverage:

Lots of topics since I paused with these recaps, please just scan them below.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google Wants To Know If They Helped You Get Better Rankings
  2. Microsoft Getting Ready to Launch New Search Engine - Kumo? Bing? Live? MSN?
  3. Earn More AdSense Money By Slowing Down Your Server
  4. Google AdSense Webinar on Getting Paid Scheduled for Tomorrow
  5. Big List of Interview Questions for SEO Candidates
  6. Daily Search Forum Recap: May 19, 2009
  7. SEO Companies Springing Up "Like Dandelions"
  8. Google Squared Fun
  9. Do I Have a Google Penalty?
  10. Google News Get Update & Blog Search Gets Improved
  11. Poll: Do You Like Google's New AdWords Trademark Policy?
  12. Daily Search Forum Recap: May 18, 2009
  13. Google Updates Backlink Data in New Webmaster Tools
  14. Google AdSense Advisor Heads to Barbados for Vacation
  15. SEO Consultants: Do You Have SEO Liability Strategy?
  16. Thank You - Scheduling This Week
  17. Taking Day Off - I Had a Girl

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Microsoft Kumo Features Being Tested In The Wild?
  2. Google Offering "Expert Advice" To Some AdWords Advertisers
  3. Google's Missing Link Fossil Logo
  4. Christin Engelberth Wins Google 4 Doodle 2009 Competition

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the May 20th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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May 14, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: May 14, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Don't cloak and not know about it. Google missing backlinks. More porn on Google Gadgets. Twitter flip flops on replies. AdSense has a linux bug. Edelman says Google inflates conversions.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Case of Accidental Search Engine Cloaking
  2. Google's New Webmaster Tools Is Missing My Backlinks
  3. More Nudity & Pornography Found in Google Gadgets
  4. Twitter @ Replies, Neither Here Nor There
  5. Empty Google AdSense Ads is Linux Bug

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Ben Edelman Accuses Google Of Conversion Inflation Fraud

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the May 14th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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May 13, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: May 13, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google tests product links in AdWords. Google AdSense does more webinars. Safka leaves Ask. Google tests new Webmaster Tools design. Google launches wonder wheel and search options. Google allows richer snippets. Google's webmaster tools data not available bug is fixed.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google Testing One Line Product Links in AdWords
  2. Google AdSense Orientation Webinar To Be More Personal
  3. Jim Safka Leaves Ask.com For Personal Reasons
  4. Google Webmaster Tools Tests New Design
  5. Google Wonder Wheel & Search Options Go Live
  6. Will You Use Google's New "Rich Snippets" Markups?
  7. Google Fixed "Data Not Available" Webmaster Tools Bug

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. AdWords Test Quick Links To Product Results

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the May 13th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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May 12, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: May 12, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

How do you get links? Google May update? Link AdWords to Analytics? Most didn't update privacy policy. Most don't like new AdWords. Google tests one line product links in AdWords. Vote for Google Doodle. Google sued by trademark owners. MSN QnA to close. Why did Google Radio Ads fail?

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Convincing People To Link To You Via Email
  2. Small Google May 2009 Update?
  3. New: Link Google AdWords Conversions To Google Analytics
  4. Most Google AdSense Publishers Have Not Updated Their Privacy Policies
  5. 56% of Google Advertisers Dislike New AdWords Interface
  6. Google Testing One Line Product Links in AdWords

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Vote For Second Annual Google 4 Doodle Competition
  2. Google Sued For Infringing On All Texas Trademark Owners
  3. Microsoft Shutting Down QnA, Questions & Answers Site
  4. Why Google Radio Ads Failed

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the May 12th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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May 11, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: May 11, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Check out my video. Happy mom's day! Click Forensics claims predictions. Old links valuable? Can you beat Wikipedia? Yahoo does favorite icons. My Google Profile doesn't work. Hackers take over Google Morocco. Google News shows off more clustering technology.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Video Recap of Weekly Search Buzz :: May 8, 2009
  2. Happy Mother's Day Logos From Google & Search Industry (2009)
  3. Click Forensics's Software Promises Conversion Predictions
  4. How Long Do Old Links Last In SEO?
  5. Poll: Can You Beat a #1 Wikipedia Google Ranking?
  6. Yahoo Search Ads Also Testing Favicons
  7. Why Does My Google Profile Not Show For A Google Search?

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Happy Mother's Day Logos From Google & Other Search Engines
  2. Hackers Take Control Of Google Morocco For Several Hours
  3. Google News Clusters Changes User Interface & Features

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the May 11th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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May 8, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: May 8, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Wolfram was live, but will go live. Gmail goes offline. Live Search Mobile ads video and baseball. Google News image bugs. Matt Cutts tests 302s. Video of Google's office. AdWords API notice for budget optimizer. AdSense wants flash versus static ad controls. How to remove your social from Google. Search in Pictures is new.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google News Bug Shows Black/Blank Images
  2. Matt Cutts Uses His Blog To Mess With Google Search
  3. Video of the Googleplex
  4. Google AdWords API Users: Budget Optimizer Changes Coming
  5. AdSense Publishers Want To Allow Image Ads But Disallow Flash Ads
  6. Google, Remove My Social Security Number

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Wolfram Alpha Now Live (Er, Was Live)
  2. Gmail Goes Offline Again
  3. Live Search Mobile Adds Videos & Baseball Scores
  4. Search In Pictures: Google Aptera, A Yahoo Pint & Kids At Google

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the May 8th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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May 7, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: May 7, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google Maps can hurt business. Google's new strings. Google Gadget porn. Twitter tries to out Google, Google. Google drops calls. We got 7 percent SEM unemployment.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. How Google Maps Can Seriously Hurt Your Business
  2. More on Google Web Search's New Referral Strings
  3. Google Gadget Porn Becomes an Issue
  4. Twitter Aims to Make Twitter Search More Relevant
  5. Google's Call Tracking & Free 800#s Discontinued
  6. 7% Unemployment In Search Marketing Industry

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Twitter Search To Crawl Links & Add Ranking Algorithm
  2. Search Marketing Industry Feeling 7% Unemployment?

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the May 7th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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May 6, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: May 6, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google tests new comment link, a new video filter and finance home page. Google Ad Planner launches a publisher center. Is Consumer Reports conducting mass link exchanges? We got the May Google webmaster report. AdWords loosens global trademark policies.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google Replaces Comments Bubble with "Review This Site" Link
  2. Detailed Screen Captures of Google's New Ad Planner Publisher Center
  3. Consumer Reports Conducting Link Exchange Requests?
  4. Google Testing Video Filters on Video Search
  5. May 2009 Google Webmaster Report

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google AdWords Opens Up Trademarked Bidding To Most Countries
  2. Google Asks Publishers For Site Metrics With Ad Planner
  3. Google Search, Video & Finance Testing Interface Changes

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the May 6th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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May 5, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: May 5, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google Checkout goes fully paid. Googler leaves organic for paid search. Google News should add a bias filter? Google webinar on AdSense. Google Analytics bugging out more. Expired domains come back in Google in a few days. Web directories want more attention. Live Search to drop Search and Give and SearchPerks.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google Checkout Begins Charging Fees: Time To Drop Google?
  2. Googler Drops Organic Search For Paid Search
  3. Google News Should Add a Liberal to Conservative Slider (Filter)
  4. Google Hosting Implementation/Optimization AdSense Webinar May 7th
  5. Google Analytics "Error Had Been Detected" Message Issue
  6. Oops, My Domain Expired & Google Delisted My Site

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Don't Forget About Us, The Web Directories
  2. Goodbye Live Search And Give & SearchPerks

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the May 5th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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May 4, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: May 4, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Check out my latest video. Google not paying Israeli publishers. Google Analytics does graphs different. Google knows the answer to the crossword puzzle. Live Search has malformed headers. Wolfram Alpha is the real deal. Google's lower payments is due to? We have an update on ShoeMoney versus Google.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Video Recap of Weekly Search Buzz :: May 1, 2009
  2. Google AdSense Not Paying Some Israeli Publishers
  3. Google Analytics Changes Graph To Show Only Days Selected
  4. Google Knows The Answer To NY Times Crossword Puzzle
  5. Live Search's HTTP Headers Malformed
  6. Wolfram Alpha : The Real Thing
  7. Lack of Google AdWords Coupons Causing Lower AdSense Earnings?

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. An Update On ShoeMoney Vs. Google Employee Trademark Case

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the May 4th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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May 1, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: May 1, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google loves one upping others. Google on $30,000 taken from advertiser? Should we opt in to nofollow? Yell threatens Google rankings? 503 those coming soon pages. Make money on Swine Flu through Google. SEOs use interns for link building.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Should Google Go The Rel=Follow Route? Opt In vs. Opt Out
  2. Yell.com Threatening Drop in Google Rankings?
  3. SEO Tip: NoIndex Or 503 Site Coming Soon Pages
  4. Swine Flu Concern Helping With Google AdSense Revenue?
  5. Most SEOs Use Interns For Link Building

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google: I'll One Up That Newcomer
  2. Google, Give Me My $30,000 Back!

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the May 1st, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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April 30, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: April 30, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Do you still have your job? AdSense reports sometimes go to Euros. Google creates ad site. Google Analytics fixes content report. AdSense finally integrates with Analytics. An advertiser lost $30,000 with Google.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google Analytics Fixes "Content Data" Reports
  2. Why Am I Seeing AdSense Reports in Euros?
  3. Google Centralizes Advertising Solutions On Microsite
  4. $30,000 Google Surprise: New Advertiser Runs Up Huge Bill
  5. Poll: Do You (SEMs) Currently Have a Job?

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google Analytics Adds AdSense Integration

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the April 30th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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April 29, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: April 29, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google spams Twitter. Don't mess with Google or else. Microsoft stops fake spam referrals. Google's location aware toolbar. Google Maps makes a mess of the world. Google slaps Wolfram Alpha. Conductor raises $10 million. Build robots. Google News tweets. IAC buys UrbanSpoon.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google Web Spam Team Joins Twitter
  2. Google Updates AdSense Program Policies Again: Guidelines Broaden
  3. Microsoft Disables Fake Referral "Feature" Temporarily
  4. Google Tests Location-Aware Toolbar
  5. Google Maps Merging Competing Business's Local Information

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google Launches Public Data Search & Charts During Wolfram Alpha Demo
  2. Search Marketing Firm, Conductor, Raises $10 Million
  3. Learning SEO From Building A Web Crawler
  4. Google News Automatically Tweeting Stories @GoogleNews
  5. IAC Buys UrbanSpoon

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the April 29th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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April 28, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: April 28, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google picks the category for contextual ads. Do you like the new AdWords interface? Google's geo targeting is off. Google may make the AdWords exam harder. Get longer AdWords titles. AdSense publishers freaking out about payments. Marin secures $13 million. Google releases awesome study on Sitemaps.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google Determines Category For Contextual Ad Category Filter
  2. Poll: Do You Like the New Google AdWords Interface?
  3. Is Google's Geo Targeting Off In Web Search?
  4. Should Google Make the AdWords Professionals Exam Harder?
  5. Get Longer Google AdWords Titles Through Dynamic Keyword Insertion
  6. AdSense Publishers Panic About Not Receiving March Payment

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google Study On Sitemaps
  2. Search Marketing Firm, Marin Software, Raises Additional $13 Million

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the April 28th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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April 27, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: April 27, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google Logo is Morse code today. Google banning out of date privacy policies? Google Image Labeler pornographic? Google Maps bugs leaves without reviews. Yahoo indenting multiple results. Hires, fires and departures. Google does Digg. Kumo launching at SMX? You don't have to sell out to blog. Check out my latest video recap.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Video Recap of Weekly Search Buzz :: April 24, 2009
  2. Google Logo Not Broken, It's Morse Code
  3. Google Banning AdSense Publishers For Not Updating Privacy Policies?
  4. Google Image Labeler Plagued With Pornography?
  5. Google Maps Bug Causes Reviews To Go Missing
  6. You Don't Have To Sell Out To Blog In This Industry

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Yahoo Now Showing Two Indented Results
  2. Who's Coming & Going In The Search Industry?
  3. Google's What's Popular Gadget: The Next Digg Clone?
  4. Microsoft Launching Kumo At SMX Advanced?
  5. Google's Morse Code For Samuel Morse's Birthday

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the April 27th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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April 24, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: April 24, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Filter them Google AdSense ads. Yahoo kills GeoCities. SEOs loving Google Analytics API. Live Search Local listings is going global. Have you been optimizing sites for ten years? Search in Pictures features Danielle Bux and Yahoo's urinals.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Filter Google AdSense Ads By Category
  2. Yahoo Shuts Down History: GeoCities To Be Closed
  3. SEOs Excited For Google Analytics API
  4. Global Live Search Local Listings Coming Soon
  5. Optimizing Sites For Search Engines For 10 Years

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Search In Pictures: Danielle Bux @ Ask, Yahoo Urinals & Internet Gurus

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the April 24th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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April 23, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: April 23, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google has the wrong time. Google Base allows you to share your products with AdWords. Google Maps bug causes issues in Internet Explorer. AOL gears up to spam? Google releases whitepaper on content network. Google News had server issues. AdSense tests category filters. Google keyword tool has local search volume.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google's Clock Is Wrong in Pakistan
  2. How To Show Google Base Products in Google AdWords Ads
  3. Google Maps Bug Prevents Certain Locations From Loading in Internet Explorer
  4. Is AOL Gearing Up To Create Automated Search Spam?
  5. The Google Content Network Whitepaper Seen As Marketing Material

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google News Goes Offline : 503 Server Error
  2. Google AdSense Testing Category Filtering Feature
  3. Google Keyword Tool Showing Local vs. Global Search Volumes

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the April 23rd, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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April 22, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: April 22, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Happy Earth Day everyone. Don't forget to verify your Google Profile. Microsoft to fix fake referrer data, again. Google pushed new AdWords interface. Yahoo reports poor earnings. Microsoft might open the beta to Content Ads. Google Video search results are redesigned. Google Analytics opens up an API.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. '09 Earth Day Logos From Google, Yahoo, AOL & Others in Search Industry
  2. How To Verify My Google Profile
  3. Microsoft To Fix Fake Referrer Data From Live Search
  4. Google Begins Pushing New AdWords Interface on Advertisers
  5. Yahoo (YHOO) Reports 1st Quarter 2009 Earnings
  6. Rumor: Microsoft To Open adCenter Content Ads As Public Beta
  7. Google Video Search Results Redesign Upsets Searchers

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google Video Updates Search Results Design
  2. Earth Day Logos From Google, Yahoo & Others
  3. Google Analytics Opens API

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the April 22nd, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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April 21, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: April 21, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Update your privacy policy. Danny looking good on Google Similar Images. Gray Google Toolbar confusion. Google News adds timeline. Google on expired domains. Korea upset with Google. Microsoft tests new brand, Sift.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Have You Updated Your Privacy Policy for Google?
  2. Finding Similar Images of Danny Sullivan With Google
  3. What Does The Gray Google PageRank Bar Mean?
  4. Google News Timeline Labs Feature
  5. Google On Expired Domains & Domain Name Transfers

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. South Korean May Take Legal Action Over Google's YouTube Law Loophole
  2. Microsoft "Sift": Microsoft's New Mobile Search Brand?

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the April 21st, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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April 20, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: April 20, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

It has been a week or so since I wrote one of these, but I'll only sum up today's posts. Do you use interns for link building? Google Sitemaps reporting is not gold. Jeeves comes back. Google finds gay offensive. One line Sitelinks are here. YouTube wants to be more kid friendly. Digg drops Microsoft.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Are Summer Interns Made for Link Building?
  2. Google Sitemaps Last Download Date, Should We Care?
  3. Jeeves Makes a Comeback To Ask UK
  4. Does Google Find The Word "Gay" Offensive?
  5. Google Confirms One Link Sitelinks (Aka Classic Sitelinks)

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Ask Welcomes Back Jeeves, At Least In The UK, That Is
  2. YouTube To Become More Kid Friendly?
  3. Digg Now Buries Microsoft Ads

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the April 20th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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April 8, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: April 8, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Get cost data in Analytics. Newspapers cry. Google tests huge icons in AdWords. Google adds to AdSense filter list. ShoeMoney sues a Googler. Google gets generic on local search. Yahoo announces search update. Google Image Search adds filter by color.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Did You Lose Your AdWords Cost Data in Google Analytics?
  2. Why Are Newspapers Complaining? Danny Sullivan Shows The Hard Truth
  3. Google Testing Larger Icons on AdWords in Japan
  4. Google Boosts AdSense Competitive Ad Filter To 500
  5. Google AdWords Employee Allegedly Breaks Trademark Rules, Sued by SEM
  6. Google Gets Generic on Local Web Search Queries

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Yahoo Announces March 2009 Search Update
  2. Google Image Search Adds Color Picker

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the April 8th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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April 7, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: April 7, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Amazon drops PPC affiliates. Google harms women? More AdSense reporting issues. When do you send out link requests? Google Cache rendering issues. Google weighs links differently. Google Images search adds suggestions. Google News does timelines.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Amazon Says No To Search Ads From Affiliates
  2. Google Putting Battered Women At Harm?
  3. More Google AdSense Reporting Issues
  4. When Is The Best Time To Send Out Link Requests
  5. Google Considering Improving Google Cache HTML Rendering

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Insight Into How Google Values Different Link Types
  2. Google Image Search Adds Search Suggestions
  3. Google News Shows News Spikes On Timeline

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the April 7th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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April 6, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: April 6, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Check out my latest video, I am sick in it. Google AdSense bug preventing payments for six months. URL shortening is tasty. AdSense Twitter units is a bad idea. PageRank without links? Google helps you unrank pages. Track your bot activity. Yahoo improves image previews.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Video Recap of Weekly Search Buzz :: April 3, 2009
  2. Google AdSense Bug Still Holding Payments For Publishers
  3. Ultimate URL Shortening Guide
  4. Bad Idea: Google AdSense Twitter Units: Twitter Streams in AdSense
  5. Getting PageRank Without Getting Links
  6. Google's Tips on Unranking For Keywords
  7. Tracking Search Bot Activity

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Yahoo Enhances Image Previews

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the April 6th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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April 3, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: April 3, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Is there a keyword specific penalty? AdWords is 502 erroring. Google Docs makes some fixes. FeedBurner reports are dead again. Google AdSense sporting Twitter ad units. Search in Pictures goes 3D.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Is There a Keyword Phrase Specific Penalty?
  2. Google AdWords API Suffering From 502 Server Errors
  3. Google Docs Fixes Unpublished Bug
  4. FeedBurner Subscriber Reports Bug: Major Drops In Counts

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Twitter Google AdSense Ad Units?
  2. Search In Pictures: Google 3d Glasses, Yahoo Baseball & Broken Google Mugs

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the April 3rd, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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April 2, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: April 2, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google wants you on beta AdWords. Analytics not showing AdWords data? PageRank update underway. Google Local Business Center not working for some. Classic Sitelinks are back. Google pays $20 million to search marketers. Microsoft is spending $100 million to gain market share.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Make Sure to Beta Test New Google AdWords Interface
  2. Google Analytics Not Tracking AdWords Data Properly? Link Accounts
  3. April Fools Google PageRank Update
  4. Google Local Business Center Not Functioning For Many
  5. See Google "Classic" Sitelinks In Action (One Line Sitelinks)

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google Agrees To Pay $20 Million To Search Marketers Over AdWords "Daily Budget”
  2. Microsoft To Throw $100 Million At Their Search Market Share Problem

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the April 2nd, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

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April 1, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: April 1, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Happy April fools! Google Maps slow for you? Do you believe in multiple robots files? Funny Google ads. Wikia Search goes ca-boom. Cuil launches timeline search.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google Maps Incredibly Slow? Troubleshoot Issues With Google
  2. Multiple Robots.txt Files for Single Domain
  3. How Long Should It Take To Rank Well in Google?
  4. Funny & Sometimes Evil Google Ads
  5. April Fools Day & Search Industry

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Wikia Search To Close Up Shop
  2. Cuil Launches Timeline To Search Results
  3. April Fools' Day 2009: Google CADIE & More From Search Industry

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the April 1st, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for April 1st, 2009:

March 31, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: March 31, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

AdSense ripping off publishers? Google starts VC branch. AdSense adds email preferences. iGoogle themes buggy? Check those log files. Microsoft discontinues Encarta.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. AdSense Publishers Accuse Google of Taking More Per Ad Click
  2. Google Ventures To Seed Companies While Others Stopped
  3. Google AdSense Adds Email Preferences Details
  4. iGoogle Custom Themes Not Working For All
  5. SEO Focused Log File Analysis

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Microsoft Kills Encyclopedia Encarta

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the March 31st, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for March 31st, 2009:

March 30, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: March 30, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google dumped video AdSense ads. Microsoft fires Dewey. AdSense updates start screen. Analytics stores data for 25 months. Yahoo Search updates. Google allows some longer AdWords ads. Google layoffs workers but hires others.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google AdSense Dumps Video Ads, Saw It Coming
  2. Microsoft Drops Ms. Dewey
  3. Google AdSense Updates Start Screen Again
  4. Google Analytics Stores Data for 25 Months
  5. Yahoo Search Update: March 2009

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google: Some AdWords Ads May Exceed Character Limit
  2. Amongst Google Layoffs, Google Continues To Hire
  3. Google Kills Video Ad Units After Poor Performance
  4. March '09 Yahoo Search Update

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the March 30th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for March 30th, 2009:

March 20, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: March 20, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Happy Spring, we got the logos covered. Don't 404 your 200s. Headers are good, but don't over do it. Go after the link after the golden link. Yahoo added search filters. Live Search has a penalty box. Search in Pictures features St. Patrick's Day. The weekly video will be live soon. I'll likely pause these recaps until I return from Israel (a week).

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Happy First Day of Spring :: Logos From Google & Others
  2. 404 Pages Should Not Return 200 Status Codes
  3. Using Multiple Header Tags for SEO
  4. Can't Get That Golden Link? Go After a Link Off the Golden Link

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Yahoo Search Adds Additional Image Filter Options
  2. How Live Search Penalties Work
  3. Spring Is Here, Search Engine Logos For The Day
  4. Search In Pictures: St. Patrick's Day, Mozilla With Google & Schmidt With Charlie Rose

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the March 20th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for March 20th, 2009:

March 19, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: March 19, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google confirms keyword tool bug. Is AdSense your main source of income? Do you give discounts for links? Google refinements showing up less? Sorry SES NY, won't be there. YouTube adds to insights. Sony and Google team up. Yahoo adds filters to image search.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google Confirms Keyword Tool Issue is a Bug
  2. Is Google AdSense Your Main Source of Income? Take Our Poll
  3. Offer Customers a Discount in Exchange for a Link?
  4. Google Showing Less Search Refinements?
  5. SES NY Coverage Note: Won't Be Any Here
  6. YouTube Insights Adds Stats On User Engagement

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Sony & Google Team Up In Digital Book Space
  2. Yahoo Search Adds Additional Image Filter Options

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the March 19th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for March 19th, 2009:

March 18, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: March 18, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google's keyword tool is still showing too many weird keywords. Google can reopen businesses in two weeks. Yahoo's Directory going free? MSN Japan tests Zenbu. Google treats / and index the same. SEO's split on specializing. AdSense found on iPhone. Woodside replaces Armstrong at Google. Cutts talks about keywords in URL. Twitter lost her job.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google's Keyword Tool Getting To Broad
  2. Reopening Your Business on Google Maps Can Take Two Weeks
  3. Yahoo Directory Renewals Going Completely Free?
  4. Microsoft Testing New Search Beta in Japan Named Zenbu Kensaku
  5. Google Confirms "Typically" Treating / & /index.html The Same
  6. SEO's Split on Importance of Specialization in Industry Sectors

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google AdSense Ads Making Their Way To iPhone Apps?
  2. Dennis Woodside Fills Tim Armstrong's Position At Google
  3. Google's Matt Cutts On Keywords In The URL
  4. Twitter Can Help Get Jobs & Take Them Away

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the March 18th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for March 18th, 2009:

March 17, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: March 17, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Happy St. Patrick's Day. Google AdWords protects MySQL. Yahoo adds features to search ads but no one cares. Google adds ad manager consultants. Australians can be fined for linking. Google's sitemap capacity is 500. Twitter adds ads?

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. 2009 St. Patrick's Day Search Logos
  2. Google Adds MySQL To Trademark AdWords Keyword Ban List
  3. Yahoo Adds Day Parting, Bid Adjustments, Enhanced Geo Targeting But No One Cares
  4. Google Launches Certified Ad Manager Consultants
  5. Australians Can Be Fined $11,000 Per Day For Linking Out
  6. Google Has a 500 Sitemaps File Limit Per Account

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Yahoo Search Marketing Adds Enhanced Targeting Features
  2. Twitter Adding Advertisements?
  3. St. Patrick's Day Search Logos, Maps & Images

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the March 17th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for March 17th, 2009:

March 16, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: March 16, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google tests favorite icons in ads. Google's scam tree is out of hand. Should SEO's specialize in industries? Google finally talks about AJAX test. Get links from professors. Google finds a site is better than a page? Picasa sports ads.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google Aggressively Testing Favicons In AdWords Ads
  2. Scam: Google Money System or Google Kit
  3. Are SEOs That Specialize in Industry Verticals Better?
  4. Google Fesses Up To AJAX Search Results Test
  5. Getting Links From Professors & College Students
  6. Google Settles On Finding Related Site, But Not Specific Page?

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Picasa Gains Google AdWords Ads

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the March 16th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for March 16th, 2009:

March 13, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: March 13, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

You can opt your site out of Google's interest categories. Nofollow with a space is treated differently. Goodbye adCenter analytics. China blocks Google Docs. Advertisers upset with ads from Yahoo Shopping. Google tests favorite icons on ads. Google explains the canonical tag. Microsoft previews Kumo home page. My video in HD is live.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google Gives AdSense Publishers Way To Opt Out of Interest Based Ads
  2. Do Nofollow Tags With Spaces Pass Link Value?
  3. Microsoft Shuts Down adCenter Analytics
  4. China Blocks Google Docs & FeedBurner
  5. Yahoo Search Advertisers Upset With Conversions From Yahoo Shopping
  6. Video Recap of Weekly Search Buzz :: March 13, 2009

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google Tests Favicons For AdWords In Germany And Poland
  2. Google's Advice On Using The New Canonical Tag
  3. Preview Of Microsoft's Kumo Home Page?

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the March 13th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for March 13th, 2009:

March 12, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: March 12, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google's behavioral ads worry AdSense publishers. AdWords API Sandbox goes down. Google Reader adds comments to shared items. Violations of extreme measure are not really violations. Google Maps helps find stolen items? Search Engines should pass value on URL shortened URLs. Google explains how ads cost and rank. Google improves Google Images for mobile.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google's Behavioral Ad Beta Scares Publishers Over Contextual Relevancy
  2. Google AdWords API Sandbox Down Again
  3. Google Reader Adds Commenting To Shared Items
  4. When Are Terms of Service Violations So Over The Top Where They Don't Violate?
  5. Car Stolen? Find It With Google Maps?
  6. Poll: Search Engines Should Pass Value From URL Shortening Services

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google Explains How Search Ads Rank & Cost
  2. Google Improves Image Search For iPhone & Android

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the March 12th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for March 12th, 2009:

March 11, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: March 11, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

AdSense wants you to add news widgets to your site. Google sends traffic spikes? Google sends horny guys to office building. Google Analytics should include image referral data. SEMs weathering the recession. Yahoo beats Google in Japan. Google does behavioral targeted ads. Matt Cutts on redirected links and nofollows. Create your own custom maps in Google.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google AdSense Wants You To Add Google News Widget To Your Site
  2. Google Search Sending Weird Spikes in Traffic?
  3. Google Sends 'Horny' Guys To Marketing Firm's Doorstep
  4. Google Analytics Should Consider Google Images a Search Engine
  5. Most SEM Companies Are Weathering Recession Just Fine

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Yahoo Remains Big In Japan (& Beating Google)
  2. Google Gets Into Behavioral Targeting, Launches "Interest-Based Advertising" Beta
  3. Google's Matt Cutts Talks About Redirected Links & Nofollowed Links
  4. Create Custom Driving Directions With Google Maps Maker

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the March 11th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for March 11th, 2009:

March 10, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: March 10, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Ground Zero Google label upsets some New Yorkers. Google pushes off Blog Search update. AdSense contextual bug costs publishers big money. Utah law bugs many search advertisers. Most SEO companies won't want a piece of your pie. Former Yahoo engineer is allegedly involved in a terrorist organization. Wolfram Alpha tries to push Google around. Happy Purim everyone!

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. New Yorkers Upset Google Label's World Trade Center Site as Ground Zero
  2. Google Postpones Blog Search Ranking Update
  3. AdSense Stats Issue Maybe Related To Google's Contextual Relevancy Failure
  4. Utah Law Passes Ban On Trademarked Search Ads: SEMs Discuss
  5. Happy Purim: No Logo From Google This Year
  6. 55% Of SEO Companies Won't Offer Pay For Performance Deals

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Former Yahoo Engineer Charged As Alleged Terrorist In India
  2. Wolfram Alpha To Challenge Google?

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the March 10th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for March 10th, 2009:

March 9, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: March 9, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google shares your documents with others. URL case makes a difference. AdSense stats still frozen for some. Google's keyword tool is funky. Google ignoring AdSense font selection. Google allows you to search for pictures of a specific size.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. URL Case in SEO Matters
  2. Google Docs Security Breach Should Encourage People Not to Use Google Health
  3. Frozen Google AdSense Stats Continues to Plague Publishers
  4. Google's Keyword Tool Acting Funky?
  5. Google Ignoring AdSense Font Selection

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google Image Search Adds "Exact Size" Advanced Search Option
  2. Google Docs Bug Shares Your Documents Without Permission

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the March 9th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for March 9th, 2009:

March 6, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: March 6, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google UK tests classic Sitelinks. Close businesses down in Google Maps. Google Malware doesn't look at the cache. Beat Google in court. Are you weathering the recession? Twitter pushes search to some. Search in Pictures features Yahoo's 14th birthday. Check out my detailed video recap, would love your feedback.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google UK Testing "Classic" One Line Sitelinks
  2. "Place Closed" In Google Maps: Close Your Competitors Down on Google
  3. Google Malware Scanners Do Not Use Google Cache
  4. Take Google to Small Claims Court: You Might Win
  5. Business Improving Recently? Poll: How Are You Weathering The Recession
  6. Video Recap of Weekly Search Buzz :: March 6, 2009

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Search and Trends On Twitter Begins Showing Up
  2. AdSense Publisher Sues Google And Wins
  3. Search In Pictures: Yahoo Birthday Cake, Ask.com Bus & Google Ski Hat

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the March 6th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for March 6th, 2009:

March 5, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: March 5, 2009

Daily Search Coverage:

Google updates AdSense login page. SEO's and pay for performance. Google names update, "Vince" change. Evil search spam, be gone! Google expands ads into your face. Are you noticing less searches? Inquisitor makes it to the iPhone. Utah lawyers hate search ads.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google AdSense Updates Home Page While Stats Lag
  2. Are You Still Offering SEO Services Paid By Performance?
  3. Google Confirms Algorithm "Change" But Down Plays Brand Push
  4. When Search Spam Gets Evil: "Craphat"
  5. Google Ad Blindness: Google Introduces Expandable AdSense Ads
  6. Advertisers: Are You Noticing Less Searchers?

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google Search's "Vince" Change: Google Says, Not Brand Push
  2. Inquisitor Debuts On iPhone
  3. Why Do Lawyers From Utah Hate Search Ads?

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the March 5th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for March 5th, 2009:

March 4, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: March 4, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

SEMPO elected new officials. We got your Google report ready. Kumo is Microsoft's new search brand? Google AdSense adds Euros to reports. Google SMS Search dies again. Publisher AdSense login stopped working. SEOs still fear the supplemental index.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google Search March 2009 Webmaster Report Update
  2. Reaction: Microsoft Testing New Search Features: Code Name Kumo
  3. Google AdSense Shows Reports In Euros For Some Publishers
  4. Google SMS Search Goes Offline Again
  5. Google AdSense Publishers Unable To Login Last Night
  6. Study: Fear Still Exists Over Google's Supplemental Index

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. SEMPO Board Elects Officers

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the March 4th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for March 4th, 2009:

March 3, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: March 3, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Craigslist does nofollow. Push Gmail coming to iPhone? AdWords titles getting lengthly. Save them AdWords. Google emails notifications to webmasters. Shortening URL services pass link value? Twitter and Google Maps helps some skiers find themselves. Paid search growth declines, while SEO grows. Happy Square Root day!

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Craiglist Adds NoFollow Meta Tag To Pages
  2. Is Push Gmail Coming to iPhone?
  3. Is a Bug Allowing Extended AdWords Titles?
  4. Can All Google AdWords Accounts Be "Saved"
  5. Google Starts Emailing Webmasters Regarding Web Site Issues Again
  6. Poll: Should URL Shortening Services Pass Link Value?
  7. Happy Square Root Day : Google Not That Geeky?

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Twitter & Google Maps Help Find Lost Skiers
  2. Report: Growth Of Paid Search Budgets Decline While SEO Budgets Increase

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the March 3rd, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for March 3rd, 2009:

March 2, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: March 2, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Ask.com goes too far. IM Charity Party rocking at SES. Google updates PageRank? French town thinks about renaming itself for SEO. Publishers not happy about the exchange rate. Google delays payments on publishers, again. I met with Google Israel. Dr. Seuss has a birthday. Google testing single line sitelinks. Yahoo shows images ads in news results.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Ask.com Crosses The Line: Frames Search Results
  2. IM Charity Party Comes Back to SES New York - March 23rd
  3. Google March 2009 PageRank Update or Glitch?
  4. Not Ranking? Change Your Name Says French Town Mayor
  5. European Google AdSense Publishers Not Happy About Exchange Rate
  6. Google Delays Payments To Publishers Yet Another Month

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. My Friendly Meet Up With Google Israel
  2. Google Wishes Dr. Seuss A Happy Birthday
  3. Google Testing Single Line Sitelinks?
  4. See Yahoo's New Image Search Ads In Yahoo News

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the March 2nd, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for March 2nd, 2009:

February 27, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: February 27, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

AdWords should be linked to Analytics. Google Twitters. Google News adds sources. Google AdSense goes black. Yahoo Search updates but drops weather reports. Google tries to improve Blog Search. Search in Pictures features a Google ViewMaster. Check out my latest videos, which mentions link cliques.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. AdWords Requiring Analytics To Be "Linked" To Send Cost Data
  2. Google Joins Twitter, The Online World Goes Haywire
  3. Google News Adds Over 20,000 News Sources
  4. Google AdSense Account Console Goes Offline For 90 Minutes
  5. Video Recap of Weekly Search Buzz :: February 27, 2009

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Yahoo Search Updating: Weather Reports Go Away?
  2. Google Still Working On Making Blog Search More Relevant
  3. Search In Pictures: Google ViewMaster, Twitter & Yahoo Cake Spelling

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the February 27th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for February 27th, 2009:

February 26, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: February 26, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google has payment issues with AdSense. Yahoo reduced bids. Google opens Ad Planner. Google Blog Search still having trouble. Yahoo Search is updating. SEOs like to code. Google News officially adds ads. Google gets on Twitter. Search ads get depressing in recession.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google Tries To Get Organized On AdSense Payment Issues
  2. Yahoo Search Marketing Lowering Minimum Bids For Many
  3. Google Opens Up Ad Planner To Everyone
  4. Google Blog Search To Test New Link Command Features Next Week
  5. Yahoo Search Update: February 2009
  6. Many SEOs Get Their Hands Dirty By Coding Web Sites

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google News Officially Adds Advertisements
  2. Google Gets On Twitter
  3. Report: Lack Of Buying Searchers Leading To Depressing Search Ad Market

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the February 26th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for February 26th, 2009:

February 25, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: February 25, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google News had an indexing bug that caused a scare. Google Latitude may be reading your emails. Google is testing larger AdSense fonts. Advertisers are excited for Yahoo's new ad tools. Webmaster Tools still has link reporting bugs. Google Reader wants to support more media types. Google released version 6 of their toolbar. Penn State study reveals interesting data on ad click through rates.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google News Dropping Publishers From Index
  2. Is Google Latitude Anticipating Your Travel Plans?
  3. Google Testing Larger Fonts On AdSense Units
  4. Advertisers Are Excited For Yahoo's New Online Ad Tools
  5. Google Webmaster Tools Link Report Bugs Still An Issue
  6. Tell Google Which Media Players You Want Supported in Google Reader

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google Toolbar 6 For IE Adds Search To Windows Task Bar
  2. Penn State Study: Search Ad Click Through Rate

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the February 25th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for February 25th, 2009:

February 24, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: February 24, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Gmail died today. Mardi Gras is celebrated. Google's custom search engine is ugly. Do SEOs get their hands dirty? Most SEOs work on clients and solo projects. Google Webmaster Central launched YouTube channel. Yahoo improves ad targeting. Can you decrypt the according to results at Google?

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Gmail Goes Offline Again (February 24, 2009)
  2. Mardi Gras '09 Logos From Live, DogPile, AOL & Others
  3. Google Custom Search Engine "Squeezing" Page Numbers Together
  4. Does Your SEO Company Implement Changes Or Just Offer Recommendations?
  5. Decrypting Google's "According To" Search Results
  6. Most SEOs Work On Both Clients Projects & Solo Projects

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google Webmaster Central Launches YouTube Channel
  2. Yahoo To Offer Day Parting, Demographic Targeting & Display Ads Based On Searches

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the February 24th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for February 24th, 2009:

February 23, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: February 23, 2009

Daily Search Coverage:

Google confirms AdWords URL policy change. Ringtones need prices due to legal issue. Obama might lead to Google's downfall? Don't misrepresent SEO tips. Google updates images. Yahoo might reorganize. Google paid apps won't update. Google biased to big brands? Link building through owning cliques.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Misinterpreting SEO Advice
  2. February '09 Google Image Search Update?
  3. Yahoo May See Major Reorganization In Coming Weeks
  4. Google's Phone (Android) Paid Apps Won't Update
  5. Is There a Recent Big Brand Bias at Google Search?
  6. Link Building 2009 - Build Your Own Cliques For Link Relevancy

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google Changes Display URL Policy: One Domain Per Ad Group
  2. Why Is Google Now Requiring Ringtones Ads To Disclose Pricing
  3. Will Obama Be The Downfall Of Google?

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the February 23rd, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for February 23rd, 2009:

February 20, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: February 20, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google gets a D from BBB. Google Maps closes open businesses. Google gives AdSense publishers fonts. Google News gadget breaks. Google's search share drops. AdSense publishers are feeling the recession. Google brings back video tab. Search in Pictures and my video recap are both live.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Does Google Deserve A "D" On Their Better Business Bureau Rating?
  2. Google Maps Closes Down Business When it is Still in Operation
  3. Google Finally Gives AdSense Publishers Font Selection
  4. Google News Gadget Breaks iGoogle Page
  5. Google Drops & Yahoo Gains In Search Share, comScore
  6. 70% Of Google AdSense Publisher Report Lower Earnings in January '09
  7. Video Recap of Weekly Search Buzz :: February 20, 2009

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google AdSense Adds Font Selection
  2. Google Brings Back Video & Drops Shopping From Top Navigation
  3. Search In Pictures: Ask.com At Daytona, Vint Cerf At SMX & Yahoo Hack Day India

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the February 20th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for February 20th, 2009:

February 19, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: February 19, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Yahoo Search does video ads. Can you hijack Google Translate? Google slaps more advertisers? Some people actually like Google AdWords. Don't panic if your Sitemap is pending in Google. Google releases mobile app for Windows. Twitter considers adding search.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Hijacking Google Translations? Vimeo Hijacked By YouTube?
  2. Recent Google AdWords Quality Score Slap?
  3. People Don't Always Complain About Google AdWords
  4. Google Sitemap In "Pending" Status? Don't Worry
  5. Google Extends AdWords API 12 Deadline To March 9th
  6. Yahoo Officially Launches Video & Image Search Ads

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google Finally Releases Google Mobile App For Windows Mobile
  2. Go Figure: Twitter Tests Adding Search To Main Navigation

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the February 19th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for February 19th, 2009:

February 18, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: February 18, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google opens up AdSense for Domains to everyone. Google makes a glossary for local business center. Webmaster Tools link reports are buggy. Issues with uploading images to local business center. Google is trying new inline search tips.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google Opens AdSense For Domains Internationally
  2. Google Publishes Local Business Center Glossary
  3. Google Webmaster Tools Link Reports Bugs Linger On
  4. Google Local Business Center Image Upload Feature Issues
  5. Google Offering Searcher Tips: What Can We Learn From This?

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google Expands AdSense For Domains Globally

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the February 18th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for February 18th, 2009:

February 17, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: February 17, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

I migrated to Google FeedProxy last night. Do you like being your own SEO client? Can't shake a Google penalty? AdSense tips are sporadic. Google Video dropped most viewed and movers and shakers. Microsoft opens the adCenter desktop client. Yahoo sued for spam pages. GoogleBot has art.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Migrating This Feed From FeedBurner to Google
  2. Being Your Own SEO Client Is Not Easy
  3. Can't Shake A Google Penalty? What To Do Next?
  4. How Does Google AdSense Decide To Send You A Tip?
  5. Google Video Drops "Movers & Shakers" & Top Videos

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Microsoft adCenter Desktop (Beta) Now Available To More Advertisers
  2. Yahoo Sued For Showing Spam Pages About Beverly
  3. GoogleBot Art

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the February 17th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for February 17th, 2009:

February 16, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: February 16, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

I am not going back through last week. Here is new news only. Hope you had a nice Valentine's Day, we got the logos for you. Also, we got some President's Day logos. Google is testing SearchWiki on AdWords? AdSense and AdWords reporting breaks down. Yahoo traffic drops dead? Fake news makes its way to Google. Google changes ringtone ads policy. Yahoo eats beef at lawsuit. Yahoo updates their home page test.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. 2009 Valentines Day Logos from Google, Yahoo, Live & Search Industry
  2. Google Testing SearchWiki On AdWords
  3. Google AdSense & AdWords Reportings Takes A Weekend Break
  4. Google AdWords Now Requiring Pricing Details in Ringtone Ad Copy
  5. Advertisers Complaining Yahoo Search Ads Not Sending Enough Traffic
  6. Fake News Makes Its Way To Google News Via Ads
  7. Google & Yahoo Stiff America On President's Day But Logos From Live.com, Ask.com, & Others

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Happy Valentine's Day From Google & Others
  2. Google Is Testing SearchWiki As Way To Remove AdWords Ads
  3. Yahoo Doesn't Take Beef Over Akaushi Keyword Lawsuit
  4. Yahoo Continues New Home Page Test, Adds More Apps & Lightens Colors

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the February 16th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for February 16th, 2009:

February 9, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: February 9, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google AdSense preview tool goes blank. Google AdWords automatic matching gets buggy. Google Suggesting porn? Google Maps printing feature stops working. How do you detect paid links? Google AdSense bumps up channels. Live Search ads fourth mainline ad. Google tweaks search suggestions. Google tests new one box map result.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google Adsense Preview Tool Goes Offline For Few Days
  2. Google AdWords Bug Automatically Turns On Automatic Matching
  3. Should Google Search Suggestions Show Adult Suggestions?
  4. Google Maps Print Button Stops Working For Many
  5. How Might Search Engines Detect Paid Links
  6. Google Gives Some AdSense Publishers More Channels (500 Total)

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Live Search Adds Fourth Search Ad To UK Results
  2. Google Tests Tweaked Search Suggestions User Interface
  3. Google Tests New Maps In Search Results

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the February 9th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for February 9th, 2009:

February 6, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: February 6, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google News has fake crawl errors. AdSense test new ads. Economy hurting AdSense publishers. Get images in Google News. Google Search stopped working in Firefox. Google Book search goes mobile. Search in pictures is out. Make sure to watch my new video.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google News Crawl Issues a Bug with Google
  2. Google AdSense Testing New Ad Format With Larger Search Box
  3. Is The Economy Taking A Toll on AdSense Publisher Earnings?
  4. Show Images In Google News Results
  5. Google's Search Box Stops Working for Some Firefox Users
  6. Video Recap of Weekly Search Buzz :: February 6, 2009

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google Books Search Goes Mobile
  2. Search In Pictures: Google Doodle Wall, Ask.com On Labonte's Helmet & A Google Boat?

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the February 6th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for February 6th, 2009:

February 5, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: February 5, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google is shutting down version 12 of the AdWords API. Yahoo is possibly updating. Google AdWords advice on low traffic keywords. Is there still a Sandbox? Yahoo launches Search Pad. Google names the AdWords Product PlusBox. Make sure to go to the IM Charity Party at SMX West.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google AdWords API Version 12 Sunsetting on February 23, 2009
  2. Small Yahoo Search Update Two Weeks Later?
  3. Google AdWords Offers Advice Low Traffic Keywords
  4. If There Is Still a Google Sandbox, Is it US Based Only?
  5. Webmasters Call Yahoo's "Search Pad" A Big Scraper Tool
  6. IM Charity Party at SMX West

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google Continues AdWords Product PlusBox

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the February 5th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for February 5th, 2009:

February 4, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: February 4, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

I got the webmaster Google report for you. SEOs revolt over Google's AJAX test. AdWords makes products from real? Google knocks off New Zealand. SEOs drop in rank due to "did you mean" feature. SMX West schedule posted. FriendFeed enhances search features. Internet Explorer 8 adds instant answers. Virtual Earth updates images. Google got influence in the Oval Office.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google Search February 2009 Webmaster Report Update
  2. Webmasters Revolt Over Google's AJAX Search Results Tests
  3. Google AdWords "Show Products From ..." No Longer A Test?
  4. Google Accidently Knocks New Zealand Off The Globe
  5. SEOs Lose Rankings Due to New "Did You Mean" Feature
  6. SMX West '09 Live Blog Coverage Schedule: True Live Blogging

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. FriendFeed Improves Search Features
  2. Internet Explorer 8 Search Now Showing Instant Answers From Live Search
  3. Virtual Earth's First 2009 Imagery Update
  4. Google's Influence In The Oval Office

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the February 4th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for February 4th, 2009:

February 3, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: February 3, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google blasts out tons of SMS messages. Google's safe search gets stuck. Google News font goes big. Charging for webmaster tools verification. Remove slanderous ads. SEO change in two years? Google executives sit in court. Google's Doodle 4 Google competition was announced.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google Mistakenly Sends Dozens of Unwanted SMS Messages To Users
  2. Google Won't Let Some Searchers Turn Off "Safe Search" Filter
  3. Google News Font Size Bug Confirmed
  4. Should You Be Charged For Verifying Your Site With Google or Search Engines?
  5. Slanderous Google AdWords Ads? Want To Remove Them?
  6. In Past Two Years, What Has Changed Most With SEO?

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Judgment Day For Four Google Execs In Italian Court
  2. Google's Recent Bugs: SMS Spam, Safe Filter Stuck, News Fonts & Google Docs Spam
  3. Google Launches Second Doodle 4 Google Competition

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the February 3rd, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for February 3rd, 2009:

February 2, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: February 2, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Happy Groundhog day and congrats to the Steelers! Google labelled your site as harmful over the weekend. Don't forget to remove webmaster tools access. AdWords tests new diagnose tool. Google sends out incorrect 1099s? Google Docs gets hit by spam. Google switching to AJAX results? Watch those open redirects. Yahoo shuts down RSS ads.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google Labeled My Site: "This site may harm your computer"
  2. Switching Design Companies, Remember To Remove Their Webmaster Tools Access
  3. Google AdWords Testings New Bulk Keyword Diagnose Tools
  4. Google Sending Out Incorrect 1099 to AdSense Publishers?
  5. Google Docs Spam: Hundreds of Unwanted Documents Showing Up
  6. Google Switching To AJAX Search Result Pages?
  7. Super Bowl 43 & Groundhog Day Logos from Search Engines

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. How Open Redirects Can Hurt Your Site's Trust
  2. Google AdWords Tests Campaign Level Keyword Diagnose Tool
  3. Yahoo Shuts Down Publisher Network RSS Ads

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the February 2nd, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for February 2nd, 2009:

January 21, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: January 21, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google got hives? Google not paying publishers again. Google Blog search's issues continue. Get Listed launches. Google Maps has driving direction issues. Google closes down print ads. I give a quick update on the current state of SEO.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google's Hyves PageRank Loophole? Check If Site Has Google Penalty
  2. Google Confirms Not Paying Some AdSense Publishers
  3. Google Blog Search May Not Discover Your New Blog Posts
  4. GetListed.org Brings Much Needed Tool for Local Search Marketers
  5. Google Maps Says 3 Hour Drive To Go From Staten Island to Staten Island

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google Closes The Presses On Print Ads
  2. A Quick January 2009 SEO Update

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the January 21st, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for January 21st, 2009:

January 20, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: January 20, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Inauguration day was today, did Google and Yahoo forget? Hacks can hurt your paid campaigns also. AdSense code invalidates your HTML. SEOs discuss preferred site's feature. AdSense's competitive ad filter might be working. Aaron Wall does SEO Toolbar. Beal launches SEM Vendor. Is Google's Network of ads growing too unmanageable?

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Search Logos for Inauguration Day, Did Google & Yahoo Forget?
  2. Getting Hacked May Also Hurts Your Google AdWords Campaign
  3. Google's New AdSense Code Might Invalidate Your HTML Code
  4. SEOs Discuss Impact of Google's "Preferred Sites" Search Preference
  5. Google AdSense Ad Filter Problem Might Be Related To Definitions
  6. Aaron Wall's SEO Toolbar Gets Major Buzz From Community

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. SEM Vendors Launches & Other Ways To Find SEM Companies
  2. The "Google Network" Of Ads Continues To Expand, Time For Reform?

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the January 20th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for January 20th, 2009:

January 19, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: January 19, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

It's MLK Day and the search space got it covered. Google, Yahoo, and Ask seem to be updating. SEMPO has a salary survey they want you to take. Video uploader for Google Apps still to work. Google removes iGoogle iPhone optimized page. Live Search News adds email alerts. Google tests preferred sites option.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Martin Luther King Day 2009: Logos from Google, Yahoo, Ask, Live, Dogpile & More
  2. Yahoo Search & Ask.com January 2009 Search Updates?
  3. Google Toolbar PageRank Drops Over January '09 Weekend
  4. Take the 2009 SEMPO In-House SEM Salary Survey
  5. Google Apps is Safe For Video Uploads Despite Google Video Upload Cuts
  6. Google Drops iPhone Optimized iGoogle: Users Revolt

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Google & Others Martin Luther King Jr.'s Logos
  2. Live Search News Adds Email Alerts
  3. Google Testing "Preferred Sites" Option In Search Preferences
  4. Google Quietly Drops iPhone Optimized iGoogle Page

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the January 19th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for January 19th, 2009:

January 16, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: January 16, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google shows ads on image search. Hacked sites take time to get removed from Google. Did your Sitelinks disappear? Publishers get screwed by Google? Yahoo Publisher Network going belly up? Microsoft made mistakes. Search in Pictures and my video recap are out.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Google Now Consistently Showing Ads on Image Search?
  2. What Happens When Google Does Not Catch a Site Hack?
  3. Google Sitelinks Disappear? Should You Worry?
  4. Publishers Feeling Screwed By Google AdSense Competitive Ad Filter
  5. The End of Yahoo Publisher Network Nearing?
  6. Video Recap of Weekly Search Buzz :: January 16, 2009

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Search In Pictures: Googlers Dancing, Yahoo's New CEO & Dinner Impossible At Yahoo
  2. Microsoft's Early Mistakes & Missed Opportunities With Paid Search

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the January 16th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1) you are in Google Blog Search and (2) link to us.

Daily Link Finds for January 16th, 2009:

January 15, 2009

Daily Search Coverage & Link Finds: January 15, 2009

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Daily Search Coverage:

Google SMS Search died again. Google's supplemental index is upsetting? Tele Atlas improves Google Maps. Google sometimes shows longer descriptions. Poll released on Sitemaps. Microsoft may cut jobs. Google does cut jobs and services.

Search Engine Roundtable Topics:

  1. Did Google SMS Search Die Again?
  2. Does Google's Supplemental Index Still Concern You?
  3. Google Starts Cutting Projects, Employees & Offices
  4. How Did Tele Atlas Improve Google Maps?
  5. Google Showing Longer Descriptions For Longer Queries
  6. Survey Says: Google Sitemaps Gets Credit For Faster Indexing

Search Engine Land Topics:

  1. Microsoft Job Cuts May Come Next Week
  2. Google Cuts 100 Recruiters; May Replace Up To 70 Engineers Due To Office Closures

Daily Link Finds:

Daily Link Finds GraphicThis is the January 15th, issue of a daily post that will contain links to commentary of the posts over at the Search Engine Roundtable. All links I find throughout the day that ad some commentary to the posts written over at the Search Engine Roundtable, will be in the Daily Link Finds. The purpose is two fold: (1) To help people find discussion around our articles and (2) To thank people for linking to us. How do I find these links? Only one way, via a Google Blog Search link command, so make sure that (1)