Archive for August, 2010

Google Voice + Gmail = Free Voice Calls For Those In US

2010/08/25

Google’s holding a small press gathering today at 9:30am in its San Francisco offices. Topic? The ability to place phone calls using Google Voice integrated within Gmail

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Google Finance, Now in a More Mobile-Friendly Form

2010/08/25

As of Monday , Google launched their new mobile-friendly version of Google Finance for iPhone and Android. While it’s original form wasn’t terrible, this new compact and sleeker layout will make it easier for users to access their financial information on the go. They are “catching up to Yahoo Finance, which has been mobile browser friendly for a while”, asserts TechCrunch ) In the new design, all pertinent information is in one column – allowing users to simply scroll from top to bottom to check out the most recent financial news headlines, quotes, and market charts

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Register For SMX SphinnCon Israel 2011

2010/08/25

SphinnCon Israel is coming back for another year! The event takes place on Sunday, January 9, 2011 in Jerusalem, Israel at the Inbal Hotel.

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What Traits Make A Person Best Suited For In-House SEM Roles?

2010/08/25

Just when I thought I was in-house, I pulled myself out. After five years working continuously and exclusively as an in-house SEO, I have decided to cast my lot with the hoards of independent consultants and contractors out there. This decision has caused me to reflect on the relative benefits and drawbacks of life as *** Read the full post by clicking on the headline above ***

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Google Tests Out Voice Calling In Gmail

2010/08/25

CNET has reported that Google is currently testing out a web-based calling feature that will launch straight from Google Chat.

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Writing Good Copy: Let Keywords Be Your Guide

2010/08/25

Whenever I’m starting a new SEO campaign, I always begin with a heart dose of Keyword Research . Well before you touch any Meta data or link building, you need to know what keywords you’re website is going for.

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So Sad: Yahoo Finally & Officially Gave Up On Search

2010/08/25

I really don’t know why I am so upset, but I am. Probably not as upset as all those Yahoo Search engineers who are out of a job or as upset as Jerry Yang but I am really upset. Yahoo…

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How Just Noticeable Difference Theory Impacts Your Blogging

2010/08/25

Just noticeable difference (JND) describes the marginal difference in a stimulus (compared to a similar stimulus) needed for that difference to be perceived. Also mathematically represented as: That’s a freight train of earth-shatteringness, right

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Study: META Descriptions Very Important Search Results Click Through Rates

2010/08/25

Dynamical.biz translated a new eye tracking study done Spanish (PDF here) of how searchers look at the search results on a search results page.

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