Using an SEO Company vs. Hiring an In-House Expert: The True Dollar Cost
It’s a common question that companies who are considering hiring a search engine optimization company often face – is this something that we can do in-house? More importantly, can we do this in-house and get the same results that an expert search engine optimization company would provide?
Load Times Matter To AdWords Quality Score
Google will make landing page load times a factor in computing the quality score, which could have an impact on minimum bid prices.
Google Announces Cities In 3D Program
It may be necessary to stop using words like "neat" and "cool"; it’s possibly time to put on a tie. A new push involving Google Earth stresses all the practical (and somewhat implausible) reasons cities should create 3D models of themselves.
No Stopping Google’s Domination
So Jason is predicting that “Google will have 90% search market share in the US one year from now“, and while people may cringe at that thought, I don’t think it’s a completely unlikely scenario.
Ask.com Shifts Their Focus
A few headlines have popped up today with the good news. I spoke with Ask.com spokesman and VP Nicholas Graham in a personal interview today to clarify Ask’s announcement earlier this week. “The idea that we’re going to become a ‘women’s site’ is not correct,” says Graham. Ask says that the original AP report had an erroneous headline, and it’s pretty much been downhill from there.
SXSW’s Mobile Pocket Guide
Just in time for SXSW, I am really pleased to announced that Cerado has launched a handy "Unofficial Pocket Guide" that is based on the beta of Cerado Ventana. It’s a mobile-friendly SXSW widget that gives you quick access to: – People – Agenda – Books that authors will be signing in the book lounge – FAQ
Microsoft
I just had dinner with a bunch of Italy’s top tech bloggers and technologists and Marc Canter. Plus I’ve been talking with people all day long. Microsoft hit major Internet home runs today with its announcements, based on what I’m hearing from formerly-skeptical developers. I haven’t heard this level of excitement about Microsoft’s Internet Strategy in years.
Amazon Preparing To Sell Wine
I know beer; I can talk about Scottish and Belgian ales, Russian stouts, or whatever else you like. But, to report on a drink about which I know nothing: Amazon seems ready to start selling wine.
Bloggers In Singapore Question Escape Of Militant
The state controlled media and government in Singapore have been heavily criticized by bloggers for not providing details about how an Islamic militant escaped from prison.
Google Analytics Unveils Benchmarking Service
A new Google Analytics feature may take a few weeks to get rolling. Once it catches on, though, the benchmarking service should give users the ability to compare their properties to other sites within an industry.