CBS Snaps Up Wallstrip

Wallstrip is a Web video show that, through its mix of “stock culture meets pop culture,” is closely associated with Wall Street.  Now it’s also associated with CBS - although those two names aren’t so similar, CBS has just acquired the company for an unspecified amount. CBS Snaps Up Wallstrip

Microsoft Buying Yahoo Seen As Likely

Since Microsoft acquired online ad firm aQuantive for $6 billion, the likelihood of Steve Ballmer and company following that up with a Yahoo purchase became greater.

Google Trends Now Has Hotness

The experimental Google Trends site has added another measurement for searches, highlighting the hottest trends for site visitors.

Go Figure: A Yahoo Partner Googled Me

Last week, I wrote an article about the new Yahoo Poker site, and while researching it, I sent an inquiry to yahoopoker at pokerresponse.com (the address provided by the “Contact Us” page).  The next day, a reply directed me to a certain Yahoo employee.  But the email had passed through several people’s hands, and one individual had - in his own words - “googled” me.…

SEO Firm Banned For Life By FTC

Netvertise, Inc. and owner Elliot Krasnow were banned for life from promoting or selling franchises or business opportunities by the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC alleges the company violated federal law by selling franchises for Website design, promotion services, and SEO software under false claims.