Hong Kong Sites Called Riskiest
When it comes to dangerous domains Hong Kong is the leader according to a new report from McAfee, "Mapping the Mal Web Revisited."The report found that 19.2 percent of all Web sites ending in the .hk domain pose some kind of security threat to Internet users. China (.cn) took the second spot with 11 percent.
Yahoo’s Shareholder Meeting Scheduled For August
It’s a good news/try not to choke Jerry Yang situation for anyone eager to see the Microsoft-Yahoo mess resolved; a firm-looking date has been set for Yahoo’s shareholder meeting, yet it’s on the slightly faraway day of August 1st.
Google’s ‘Website Workout Contest’
According to the Google Press Center, Google has announced the launch of the ‘Website Workout Contest’ at the SMX Advanced Conference in Seattle, Washington. This contest has been devised to help Webmasters who are looking to make their websites more efficient and thereby give a boost to their businesses. This contest is confined to the United States only.
A New Search Engine For Surgeons Launches
Contemporary Surgery, along with help from Convera, has launched a new search engine at SURGERYFINDIT.COM. This new search engine tool provides targeted search results for surgeons.
Universal Strikes Deal With Wolfgang
If you are a fan of classic rock then you will be glad to know that music and memorabilia site Wolfgang’s Vault has struck a deal with Universal Music Group to make available vintage concert performances from artists such as The Kinks, Jimi Hendrix and Bob Marley.The addition of the acts will join the nearly 500 recordings currently available for download purchase at the site. The recordings include live performances from thousands of concerts produced by late promoter Bill Graham, along with classics from other catalogs going back decades.
Google on Nofollow
A comprehensive guide to Google’s “nofollow” attribute, its significance, impact on SEO, and implementation.
SMX: Site Buys For Great Rankings
The strategy of purchasing existing websites with strong search rankings for SEO purposes provides an opportunity to boost one’s site in the results pages at Google and beyond.
Live Search Rolls Out 404 Help
Microsoft offers webmasters a new toolkit to help them create dynamic 404 pages that can help get visitors back on track if they hit a dead end on a site.
SMX: Amazin’ Conversion Optimization
Business owners know the importance of converting visitors to buyers. However, buyers aren’t in a hurry to convert; when they do, it usually means gaining a loyal customer.
Microsoft Vaguely Aware It Kinda Sucks Sometimes
Eeyore, the donkey always missing its tail, always liked to thank people for noticing him. Seems like, when it comes to search, Microsoft has the same problem. SearchEngineLand’s Danny Sullivan interviewed Microsoft’s Kevin Johnson, president of the Platform and Services division, during today’s keynote session at SMX Advanced in Seattle, and all roads led back to Google.