Google Maps to Mash-up Companies
Man, talk about a kick in the groin. Over the past few months, Google has been happily providing a Google Maps API to any developer that asked, and encouraging them to create mash-ups (ie. add their own useful content) of the mapping search technology.
There’s Something About AdSense
Blocks of advertisements appearing on sites in Google’s AdSense Network have a more stylish appearance after a recent update.
More Americans Filing Taxes Online
With tax season here and the deadline looming for Americans to make their annual payments to Uncle Sam more people are filing their taxes online.
Zune Marketplace Takes EMI’s Lead
The iTunes Music Store may be the first to offer DRM-free songs from EMI artists, but the Zune Marketplace won’t be far behind. Microsoft has plans to make the premium tracks available for download from its online store in the near future, and believes this move can only help promote healthier competition between the Zune and the iPod.
Hound Sniffs Out Job Listings
A new job metasearch competitor to Simply Hired and Indeed has emerged from attorney job finder Juriscape.
Top 10 SEO Algorithm Factors: A Comprehensive Guide
A guide to the top 10 SEO algorithm factors. From quality content to domain authority, learn how these factors can influence website rankings.
Google Gets Personal With My Maps
Google has launched a new feature in Google Maps called My Maps, which allows users to create and customize their maps. Users will be able to add placemarks, lines and shapes to their layout.
Is Linkbait On Its Last Legs?
Many popular optimization strategies center on the practice of link baiting, which is SEO slang for developing content with the express purpose of luring in a large number of inbound links. As companies like Google continually tweak their algorithm to prevent the system from being gamed, analysts are beginning to wonder if linkbaiting has much of a future.
Beyond the SEM Bells and Whistles
There’s a lot more to search engine marketing than examining the pros and cons of all the hot new Google AdWords services.
Yahoo Lost Face Losing Facebook
When Facebook reputedly rejected Yahoo’s billion-dollar buyout offer, Yahoo retreated to the sidelines. The missed opportunity may be one that did not really exist.