Google Maps Blends UGC Into Search Results

The search results traditionally provided by Google Maps might best be described as "straightforward."  They were fine so long as users already had a good idea of what they were looking for; they were rather less useful for browsing.  But the blending of user-generated content into the results should change all that.

CEOs Say The Darnedest Things

A year later, a Microsoft and Yahoo assault on Google still can’t be ruled out. Steve Ballmer says he’s still interested, and even though Yahoo’s new chief won’t kiss and tell, her apparent lack of confidence in her company is telling enough. And what does Google CEO Eric Schmidt have to say to potential MicroHoo, search, and Twitter competition? Good luck, kids.

Affiliate Marketing Suggestions And Advice

Search this, social media that - a certain group of people might have thought all of PubCon would pass without so much as a nod in their direction, eh?  Well, never fear, as one session did indeed focus on affiliate marketing and some of the advantages, drawbacks, and strategies associated with it.

Google Changes Mobile Image Results Pages

Google has launched new image results pages for Android, iPhone, and iPod Touch devices in the US, the UK, and Japan. With the new results, users can scan up to 20 images on a single results pageand get details for images of interest.