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Bing Integrates Facebook Even More

Picturesque — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:30:42 +0000

Bing is taking advantage of something Google can’t do (at least not yet)….integrate Facebook into search results. It’s really a mess and some items seem to have disappeared on their search result pages. I can only assume that they are either moved or something is broken out there. Maybe it’s fixed by the time you [...]

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Hit By The Penguin Update? Here’s How to Complain

Picturesque — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:24:11 +0000

The recent Google over optimization update has been named Penguin. If you’ve been slapped by a penguin, you can complain to Google and request they fix it. Follow this link for more information.

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Google Over Optimized Update Released

admin — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:21:04 +0000

Google announced today that they have released the over optimized update today. This is intended to penalize spammy sites that have gone overboard on trying to rank high on selected search phrases. These sites provide little value, if any, to anyone. The forums have been busy even before the announcement with no sign of valid [...]

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Advertise on YouTube Using Google AdWords

Picturesque — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:44:01 +0000

Google has announced the ability to place ads on YouTube videos. You only pay if your ad is played. Of course Google explains how this works using YouTube videos. How appropriate!

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That Update Was A Google Whoops

Picturesque — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:40:52 +0000

The update I reported on earlier has been declared a Google bug. Spammers get a temporary reprieve.

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Google Anti-Spam Update Being Tested?

Picturesque — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:18:07 +0000

Webmasters are noticing some odd results lately from Google with a number of complaints including this discussion. Of course the things that Google is suppose to be penalizing for are all things you shouldn’t be doing to your sites anyway so it’s a bit of too much hype. The issue is how much is too [...]

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Google Analytics Gets Social Media Numbers

Picturesque — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:57:32 +0000

Social Media Value? The spin doctors love putting great names on things, but it is a feature long needed. What is the value of your social media? Google is attempting to help you by adding social reporting as part of their analytics reporting. How accurate do you think it is? See more on the Google [...]

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New Social Network – Your Invite is Here

Picturesque — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:10:36 +0000

I’m checking out Zurker and have an invite for you if you want to test is out as well. Click here to try it out for yourself. http://www.zurker.com/i-15272-ridxpxlbkx . Set up a personal account first. You can then add a business account later.

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Over Optimizing SEO? Watch Out!

admin — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:43:59 +0000

Matt Cutts of Google states that they are working on leveling the playing field this time targeting people who have overdone their SEO work on their site. http://www.seroundtable.com/google-over-seo-update-14887.html

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7 Facebook Changes That Impact Your Business Fan Page

Picturesque — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:19:13 +0000

Have some spare time on your hands? Here’s a great list of Facebook changes that impact your business page on Facebook. http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/7-new-facebook-changes-impacting-businesses/

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