The Search Engine Blog
News and Tips From The Search Marketing World
Google’s 411 Local Search
Want a local listing for free? It doesn’t require an Internet connection nor a computer but it does run on Google. Try calling 1-800-GOOG-411 to test out Google’s new free service. Read more about it on their site…
Google My Maps
Google has added a My Maps feature to their site that lets you save and share maps. Just click on the My Maps tab to begin. While you can also have private maps, we like the public maps for providing clear directions, with comments, to your potential business customers. Inns and hotels rejoice.
Yahoo Alpha, the Beta
Yahoo! has introduced their new search tool called Alpha. It reminds us of Google’s Searchmash and A9. You can configure your search screen including the ability to search other search engines besides Yahoo! Very interesting that they allow this. More modules are being developed so expect more goodies from Yahoo! Alpha down the road.
Yahoo! Weather Report
Yahoo! has announced that they will be updating their search index. Not too many reports on changes yet, but we have been warned.
Yahoo! Search Blog: Weather Report: Yahoo! Search Index Update & SES Conference Speakers
Clipfire Your Company Specials
A community site that deals with online specials, Clipfire is powered by users posting deals they find while shopping. If your business has specials, why not post your company specials (along with others you like).
Clipfire.com – Find great deals from the best websites on the newest products
Web Site Freshness Dating
There’s an interesting discussion at Webmaster World about changing content on your site. As Google continues to manipulate their methodology, it appears that sites with changing content fare better???
In the News Today….Film at Eleven
Be your own news person for your area. That’s right, you could be the next online news celebrity. Topix is inviting people to edit and post news stories. As a business person, wouldn’t it be great to news about your industry. Mmmm? I’m not certain how they will be preventing abuse, but here’s your chance to post a few press releases.
Sometimes in Humor We Find the Truth
There is a lot of garbage on the Internet. Google’s April Fools joke tells us where that crap on the Internet really comes from…. Actually it’s a great gag on free Internet connectivity.
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