Indoor Maps & Mall Directories Come To Google Now For Android
As we reported last week, similar to the offline Google Now cards, Google has made indoor maps within the Android Search App’s Google Now cards live. Google Indoor Maps was introduced in 2011 for select malls and shopping centers. Now, if you are using the latest Google Search App on Android,…
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Google Now Cards Now Work Without An Internet Connection
As we expected, the Android version of the Google Search App now supports offline mode for Google Now cards. So if you are in a location without internet, such as a subway, somewhere out in a deserted island or just in the middle of Manhattan and you h…
Google’s Site Removal For HTTPS Will Remove HTTP Version Also
Might be obvious for most of you but not all know that if you use the site removal tool to remove your HTTPS site within Google Webmaster Tools…
SEOs Debate Google’s Ethics & Morals
Five days ago I reported on a post where a personality in our industry questions the ethics and morals of Google after he posted the private conversation he had with Google’s Matt Cutts while at SMX West.
I am not going to go into what he said here, y…
One Of My First SEO Friends Going To Federal Jail
Shawn Hogan, back in the early 2000’s was known by his company, like I was/am, named DigitalPoint. He and I joined the same circles in the SEO community back in the very early 2000s…
Spider-Man Goes To The Dark Side, Or At Least The Other Side, Switches From Bing To Google
Spoiler alert: ComicBook.com reported this weekend everyone’s favorite spider-bitten superhero has switched from searching on Bing to being a full-fledged Google user. According to the report, Spider-man alias Peter Parker used Bing in the 2012 The Amazing Spider-Man film, much to the…
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BrightonSEO: Lessons Learnt about Content Marketing
Briony Gunson summarised a series of content marketing lessons from a selection of speakers at BrightonSEO speakers. Learn about the role content marketing plays at every stage in the buying cycle, how boring content can have great value and tips on designing great content.
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BrightonSEO: Lessons Learnt about Content Marketing
Content Marketing: The 4 Most Critical Components to Measure & Analyze
Content marketing has nuances that are important to understand and master, especially when measuring and analyzing its effectiveness in driving real business. This framework provides clarity on what components are important to analyze and measure.
How To Get Traffic from Live Presentations
Want to make the most of a live presentation? Arienne Holland shows us the merits of moving away from writing one all-encompassing post on your website, and instead learning how to build volume and, in turn, traffic.
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How To Get Traffic from Live Presentations
Bodiless Matt Cutts Explains Why Body Content Matters to Google
Google’s Matt Cutts always stresses the importance of having great content on a website, and the latest Google Webmaster Help video talks about why content is important – complete with a floating Cutts head that is missing the rest of his body.
A 5-Step Framework for Conversion Rate Optimization
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There is a problem with conversion rate optimization:
It looks easy. Most of us with some experience working online can take a look at a website and quickly find problems that may prevent someone from converting into a custome…
Audrey Hepburn Google Doodle Celebrates Actress, Philanthropist
A Google Doodle today features legendary actress Audrey Hepburn, who was born on this date 85 years ago. The British actress was best known for classic movies such as “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, “My Fair Lady”, “Sabrina”, and “Roman Holiday”.
Google Logo Remembers Audrey Hepburn On Her 85th Birthday
Today on the Google home page worldwide is a special Google Doodle, aka Google logo, for Audrey Hepburn. Audrey Hepburn would have been 85 years old today, passing at the age of 63 on January 20, 1993 in Tolochenaz, Vaud…
Link Building for Restaurants: The Ultimate Guide
The restaurant industry is absolutely perfectly primed for creative marketing ideas. These link building recipes are ripe for you to use to fit your level of creativity – and the great thing about them is that they’re all low-cost or free.
Audrey Hepburn Google Logo Marks The Star’s Humanitarian Efforts On Her 85th Birthday
Today’s Google logo is a tribute to British actress Audrey Hepburn on what would have been the star’s 85th birthday. Hepburn, who is known as much for her style as the roles she brought to life in films like Roman Holiday, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and My Fair Lady, was an avid…
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Google Injects Google Shopping With Amazon Talent In Rangespan Acquisition
Google’s ongoing efforts to bolster its product search portal, Google Shopping, and take on Amazon and Ebay has got another boost. The company has acquired Rangespan, a London based start-up that developed backend supply chain management software for online retailers. Founded by Amazon…
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SearchCap: Bing Updates Android App, NameCheap’s New Domain Search & More
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Bing Updates Its Android App With A New Look & Faster Performance Bing has rolled out a new look and feel for its Android app, claiming the updates make it…
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Bing Updates Its Android App With A New Look & Faster Performance
Bing has rolled out a new look and feel for its Android app, claiming the updates make it more streamlined and “optimized for performance.” According to the announcement on Bing’s search blog, the app is faster than its previous version, and now lets users track their Bing reward…
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Google Faces New Mobile Search Monopoly Antitrust Lawsuit
A law firm filed the lawsuit on behalf of two Android smartphone users who alleged that Google “illegally monopolized” the Internet and mobile search market in the U.S. by making deals that are stifling competition in the market.
Foursquare Splits App in Two, Separates Local Search From Check-ins
Foursquare plans to eliminate check-in functionality, and instead focus on further developing local discovery and exploration functionality. Foursquare will be transitioning their check-in functionality to their new application Swarm.