Google’s recent November changes to its algorithm, now known as the “Florida Update”, have left many site owners in a quandary. Many who were enjoying top placements, have lost their spots, and apparently, for no real reason.
The Latest Innovation in Search Engine Algorithms . . . User Popularity
For years, the search engines have continued to introduce new factors into their algorithms to make their search results more relevant and to keep savvy search engine marketers from “cracking the system.”
Pop-Under Windows – The Latest Pop-Window Trend
Although there has been a great deal of controversy over the use of pop-up windows, the fact remains; pop-up windows are highly effective. The latest pop-window trend to hit the Internet is the pop-under window. Pop-under windows are less intrusive than the pop-up windows and are believed to be even more effective.
Online Spending – The Latest News
TEC International just concluded their 2002 first-quarter survey of 6,000 CEOs of small-to-midsize companies. Most are, in Greenspan’s words, “cautiously optimistic.” According to BusinessWeek, this is what they found:
CEOs General Opinion On the Economy
26% recovery is at hand 49% growth will begin to accelerate in the second half of 2002
Which Industries Will Have The Greatest Gains?
26% tech 29% manufacturing 21% biotech
How Many Expect Sales To Increase and By How Much?