2014
Is Google Authorship Photo Snippet Query Dependent, Not Content Quality or Author Dependent?
Google has recently confirmed, and Search Engine Land has reported back in December that Google “has applied a 15% reduction in the amount of rich snippets displayed in the search results.” Some have even called that an Authorshippocalypse is going on. Eeeek! Oh, the horror! There are changes going on.
2013
SEO Firm Offers Natural Link Building Services
There are so many companies out there that claim to offer natural link building services, which is an interesting type of service. Think about it for a minute. If your company offered something called “natural” link building services, then the links that you get to your website uh, well, would NOT be natural?
FTC Sends Letter to Search Engines Regarding Disclosure
The FTC has sent an updated letter to the search engines about disclosure of paid ads versus natural search results. I ve analyzed the letter, and here is what you need to know.
How To Customize Your Sunglasses
When it comes to customizing accessories, sunglasses are by far the most fun and the simplest DIY project out there. From the use of beads and gemstones, to paint and even old costume jewelry you no longer have a need for, you can really show off your unique style and creativity. All you need is a little inspiration and an inexpensive pair of sungl
5 Common Driving Distractions that Could Cause an Accident
We all lead busy lives and when we get in the car, things don’t just automatically turn off. Our busy lives keep on rolling as we move down the road so it’s common for many people to continue to multitask behind the wheel. The problem with this is that when you’re driving, you are operating a large vehicle that has the capacity to seriously i
2012
The New Internet Milking Craze
Well, first we had the planking craze. Then we had the owling craze. And now, just recently, we have seen an uptick in the amount of people creating videos of themselves pouring milk over their head. Yes, we now have a new craze–which is called the Internet Milking craze.
Thomson Reuters to Acquire MarkMonitor
Thomson Reuters has signed an agreement to purchase MarkMonitor. This acquisition of MarkMonitor, based in San Francisco, California, is said to “strengthen the broad portfolio of intellectual property solutions from Thomson Reuters”. The completion of the acquisition is, of course, subject to standard regulatory approvals, and the actual terms of
FedEx (NYSE: FDX) and Verizon (NYSE: VZ) Get An quot;F quot
FedEx is running a new campaign with big displays in their formerly Kinko s shops with the tagline quot;EarthSmart quot; as the program name.
Aussie hotel to give away $20,000 Andy Warhol painting
AN Australian hotel group is giving away a $20,000 Andy Warhol painting to a guest who can pick the real one from a fake.
Search Secrets: How a prominent SEO company is covertly purc
An initial email led to the discovery of a sophisticated but largely anonymous network of sites purchasing links on behalf of Dun amp; Bradstreet.
Why Exact Match Domain Names are Good (or Bad) for SEO
Is an Exact Match Domain Name good or bad for your search engine optimization strategy? Bill Hartzer, Director of Search Engine Optimization at Standing Dog, considers whether or not acquiring an Exact Match Domain Name is right for you and your business.
Free Mobile Broadband Service Coming in Second Half of 2012
There is a new free mobile broadband service coming in the 2nd half of 2012. FreedomPop, backed by Skype’s co-founder Niklas Zennstrom, has formed a partnership with Clearwire to provide an innovative and disruptive 4G mobile broadband service in the United States.
The Art of Writing Effective Title Tags
One of the most basic SEO practices that can go a very long way in helping your site gain in Search Engine Rankings and add validity is the Title Tags. Here is how to write an effective title tag.
The Seven-Step Recipe for Marketing Success
Owen Frager, the Chief Innovation Officer of the Frager Creative Group, one of the nation’s first virtual marketing communications agencies serving Fortune 500 brands, has recently written an interesting article about the seven step recipe for marketing success. In it, he describes how there is a lot more to interactive digital marketing than eye-c
What is a destination wedding?
A destination wedding combines the excitement of travel with the romance of a wedding. Generally, a destination wedding lasts for a few days and takes place away from your hometown. While these weddings may involve more planning, many people find them more memorable, particularly when held in an exciting location like New Orleans. The bride and groom also enjoy the added benefit of a honeymoon that begins as soon as the ceremony ends!
2011
Why You Should Get an Internet Marketing Education
Learn compelling reasons why now is the time to pursue an Internet Marketing certificate or degree. Here is a great infographic that shows why you should get an internet marketing education.
How to Boost your Website Domain Authority
For Search Engine Optimization, in order to show the search engines (mainly Google), that your website is quot;worthy quot; of ranking well in their search results, you need to boost your domain authority. When you are creating a website and adding links to direct people to your site, you must consider the type of domains directing people there an
Google Acquires Illegal Google Plus .com IDN Domain Name
In an effort to protect their Google Plus social network, Google recently acquired .com. The problem is that .com, aka xn--dra.com is not allowed. It s an illegal domain name. IDN characters are not allowed or available in the .com TLD. Google, what were you thinking when you purchased this IDN .com domain name? I hope you did not pay too much f
How Amazon CEO got JeffBezos.com domain for free
Jeff Bezos owns JeffBezos.com. And he has Bob Olea to thank for that. Olea is one of those domainers who buys and sells internet domain names. Olea recently bought the domain name JeffBezos.com at an aftermarket domain auction. But he has decided to give it to the Amazon.com CEO.
Romantic Italian Wedding Veils by Monvieve
Monvieve is an Italian haute couture heirloom bridal accessory company based in Milan and New York. Innovative, elegant and definitive, Monvieve is a wedding veil collection for sophisticated women of individual style
Microsoft Moves Synsup Labs Domain Names
In April 2011 I first reported that Microsoft had acquired 47 domain names related to something (a brand or a company) named Synsup Labs. Those domain names had previously been pointed to the Bing.com search results. Now, the total number of domain names related to Synsup Labs that Microsoft owns is an even 50 domain names, and a name server has be
Marion Grasby Lunch at The Olsen - South Yarra Melbourne Hot
Incredible food cooked with an abundence of love, Innocent Bystander wines and Little Creatures beer. What more could you ask for? The Olsen Hotel, located in Melbourne Australia, is a luxury boutique hotel in South Yarra on prestigious Chapel Street. Accommodations at The Olsen Hotel include 229 hotel suites and residences that are unlike any oth
A Death, A Domain, 48 Hours And $120K
A story on TMZ.com grabbed my attention as it talked about a New York native who raced home after hearing the death of Osama Bin Laden and had an idea. Set up a website and sell Osama Is Dead Tshirts!
More Android Users Looking for Jobs than iPhone Users
According to data released by LinkUp, 20 percent of job seekers use their mobile devices to look for jobs. What is interesting is that 79.7% of visitors to the LinkUp web site used an Android device to find jobs. Surprisingly, however, Apple iPhone usage fell from dominating last year’s first quarter numbers at 62.1%, down to 12.3% in Q1 2011. Blac
Microsoft Acquires 47 SynsupLabs Domain Names
In an interesting acquisition today by Microsoft, the company acquired 47 domain names and has pointed them to the Bing.com search engine. I usually watch the list of Microsoft domain names and have not seen such a large acquisition of new domain names in a long time. Perhaps this is the indication of a new product, a new service, or upcoming proje
