How Does Google Rank Your Blog?

Google has filed a patent application for ranking blogs using measures of quality, and Bill Slawski at SEO by the Sea has an excellent summary of the key factors. The quality factors fall into both positive and negative categories:

NCAA Hoops, Celebrity Deaths Top Google Searches

The top Google searches from the past week carry a sobering dichotomy of elation and sorrow as information seekers sought to join in the celebration of March Madness as well as take part in mourning the suicides of actor/comedian Richard Jeni and former Boston frontman Brad Delp.

AOL Plugin About Location

Skyhook Wireless is powering a location-based plugin for users of AOL's AIM service. The Wi-Fi based AIM Location plugin lets users set and share their location with other users who have the plugin.

Beyond the Hurdles to the Digital Natives

The CeBIT technology fair in Hanover, Germany, started last week and runs until March 21. CeBIT is the world’s largest trade fair showcasing digital IT and telecommunications solutions for home and work.

Receptive Minds & Great Conversations

One of the neatest things about speaking at conferences on topics you’re passionate about is connecting with like-minded people. And one of the best things is meeting those who are yet to be wholly convinced but are willing to engage in discussion. That means you have to work quite hard to present some persuasive arguments for your point of view.