Google Realtime, the specialized search that lets users see social updates and other at-the-moment data from the web, has been shut down for the time being. The reason is apparent: Twitter, the primary contributor to Realtime, has reached the end date for its deal with Google.

Posted by Jason Stinnett @ Internet Exposure This post was originally in YOUmoz , and was promoted to the main blog because it provides great value and interest to our community. The author’s views are entirely his or her own and may not reflect the views of SEOmoz, Inc. As you may have heard, Google recently launched a new feature called Search by Image.

Marissa Mayer is, without a doubt, one of the most influential women who has earned the “techie” title.

Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web.

Bing has made great efforts in recent months to improve their webmaster tools. The most prominent feature updates happened when the company removed the need for Silverlight and streamlined their entire interface

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…

Facebook announced three new “awesome” changes to the Facebook platform during a press event today.  A great deal of Facebook information was displayed along with the announcement of three new elements

Organic conversions are the bread and butter of many B2B organizations, yet many companies forget to keep an eye on the small details that can affect them. Instead, B2B organizations should evaluate their Web presence periodically from an organic user’s perspective, as a “set it and forget it”… Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.

Google Maps has become an important part of how many people – especially in generation Y – interact with the world around them. From finding nearby businesses to rating locations on the go to getting turn-by-turn GPS navigation from their smartphone, Maps has established itself as a powerful tool at home and on the go. The Google Maps 5.7 update for the Android OS focuses on expanding the mobile features.

Does Google+ make Facebook nervous? It seems that way