Matt Cutts Suggests Summer Of Code Projects
There’s still some time before any deadlines relating to the 2008 Google Summer of Code pass. So, in the event you’re looking for ideas, Matt Cutts has suggested 21 possible projects.
More Advertisers Trying Mobile Coupons
Around thirty percent of cell phone users are interested in receiving mobile coupons according to a new report by JupiterResearch, "Mobile Coupons: Identifying New Opportunities Beyond Early Trials."Over the next year, more advertisers are expected to explore the interest in using mobile coupons but anticipated growth will be in the single digits. To be successful such mobile tactics must focus on relevant offers, bring value and give the user control.
SXSW Crowd Turns On Reporter
BusinessWeek’s Sarah Lacy says she did her best interviewing Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg during yesterday’s SXSW keynote. The (hostile) crowd there begs to differ.Add to the drama a quote destined for the annals of the Professional Journalism Hall of Fame, if there is such a thing, a message to the crowd from Ms. Lacy:
Ask.com still a search engine
Changes to Ask.com to pursue its strongest demographic won’t take away its ability to handle a keyword search.
SXSW Swag
As anyone who has been to SXSW (a huge music, film and interactive conference happening now in Austin, TX) knows, after you have registered for your badge, you have the chance to go downstairs to a different room where you will pick up your "big bag." It’s the canvas bag with all the brochures, flyers, magazines, and other assorted free stuff that you get as a registrant to the event. If you are registered for the Film, Interactive and Music events, you get three of these big bags …
Entrepreneurial Personality Test
While browsing through my unpublished blog drafts I came across the results of a personality test which I apparently had planned on commenting on and publishing as a blog post. I decided to do some research and find out the source of the test, so I can share it with you in case you wanted to try it yourself. The test was the entrepreneurial personality test by The Entrepreneur Next Door. Below are my results:
Tech Czar, Blog Translation Network
TechCzar.com is a service for tech bloggers which will translate your blog posts into a variety of languages – like Chinese, German, French, Korean, Spanish and more –, with translations to be hosted at their site. The idea is really neat, I think – the service gets content, and you get potentially more readers for your posts. Furthermore, they also offer some monthly payment to the blogger if their traffic is high enough.
Google Pushes Its Security And Compliance Products
IT people, please don’t blame us. We neither conducted nor responded to this security and compliance survey. But the survey’s results indicate that some people (and perhaps a certain search giant) feel you’re not overly effective or efficient.
Report: Paid Search Prices On The Rise
Companies hoping to ride out a recession may be able to rely on paid search advertising, according to a new report. Natural search shouldn’t be forgotten, though, and paid search campaigns are likely to cost more than they have in the past.
What NOT To Do At An SEO Conference
A guide to ensuring an effective and professional experience at SEO conferences by highlighting common mistakes to avoid.