Archive for April, 2011

Google Releases Alabama Tornado Destruction Images & Maps Of Tornadoes

2011/04/30

Google has posted before-and-after images of the terrible devastation left behind by the tornadoes that hit the South and parts of the East Coast of the United States earlier this week, with close-up views particularly of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The easiest way to see the images is through a Picasa…

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Search Week in Review for April 30, 2011

2011/04/30

Here’s a recap of this week’s columns and news stories for the week of April 24 to 30, as reported by Search Engine Watch .

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June 1st The Google Base API Is Shutting Down

2011/04/30

This is just a reminder to those who are still utilizing the Google Base API. In about a month, June 1, 2011, the Google Base API will be shut down

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Google Finally Downplays PageRank In New Google Toolbar

2011/04/30

A couple weeks ago, Google announced the release of a new Google Toolbar.

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Another Company Outed for Paid Links: Sequoia-Backed Milanoo

2011/04/29

A story on TechCrunch today notes that a Sequoia-based shopping site called Milanoo appears to be spamming Google with hoards of paid links that are helping them rank for things like [cheap dresses] and [evening gown].

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The Royal Wedding Search Engine Logos

2011/04/29

For those of you who do not live under a rock, today is the Royal Wedding. Prince William and Catherine (Kate) Middleton are getting married as I write this. In fact..

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Daily Search Forum Recap: April 29, 2011

2011/04/29

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web. Search Engine Roundtable Stories: Video Recap of Weekly Search Buzz :: April 29..

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About.com Pageviews Down After Panda Update Say New York Times Co.

2011/04/29

Google’s Panda update has affected New York Times Co. owned About.com, the company confirmed during its Q1 2011 earnings conference call .

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Bing Shopping Redesign Offers New Shopping Experience

2011/04/29

If you’re noticing something different on Bing Shopping, you’re right. With continued emphasis on providing users with tools to make more informed decisions, the Bing Team calls their update a “brand new experience” to help users shop. The new landing page for Bing Shopping combines various content to help lessen search time and improve the shopping experience

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