The relationship between bounce rate and Google rankings: While not a direct factor, it’s linked to user experience which impacts rankings.
Google Launches Google Analytics Forums
Anyone whose used the Help Center over at Google knows that it leaves something to be desired in regards to Google Analytics, and other topics. Sure, you seem to always find something related, but not quite enough to help you out.
Cyber Monday Tips from the Google AdWords Crew
And Cyber Monday edges closer still. We’re at about five days now. Of course, we’ve still got Black Friday to deal with and last year shoppers spent around $531 Million online just on that day. Follow Amazon’s example and get ready for that.
Rumors Swirl About Google CEO Exit
The day I become a billionaire is the day I vanish and no one sees me again unless I invite them to my ridiculously cool house. Pretend billionaires have that luxury, but it is likely the mentality that creates billionaires is the same mentality that keeps them working no matter how rich they become.
Google: Domain Thefts Not Caused By Gmail Vulnerability
It’s not unusual for companies to take a "move along, nothing to see here" approach to discussing problems; PR departments don’t want people to dwell on such things. Only in this case, Google seems to be making honest use of the sentiment as it’s busted a rumor about a Gmail vulnerability and domain theft.
Google Shrinking Holiday Parties, Payroll?
Late last year, Google did the politically correct thing and wished everyone "Happy Holidays." This winter, the situation within the company may be a little less joyous, as cutbacks of various types might be occurring.
Personalize Your Google Results
Google has announced SearchWiki, which is a new set of functionality that users with Google accounts can use to customize their results on any given search. SearchWiki allows users to move specific results up or down in rankings so that they appear in the preferred order when the same search is done in the future.
Google Makes TV Advertising More Attractive
Google announced a new enhancement today to the program targeting feature in AdWords for Google TV Ads. The feature now allows you to enter a keyword into the TV programs search field on the Target Campaign screen, and it will bring up suggested shows that are relevant to your keywords.
Google Improving International Search
Google is doing a lot of things to improve the way they rank sites across all of the different languages of the world. Some examples of where improvements are being made include taking into consideration things like:
Google Docs Offers Form Templates
If you use Google Docs, you might be pleased to know that Google is now offering templates for forms. And to start off they’ve got 13 different ones to choose from. If you are not familiar with templates in Google Docs, to utilize them, you go to New and select from template from the pull-down menu.