Archive for January, 2012

Yahoo’s Co-founder Jerry Yang Resigns

2012/01/17

Yahoo announced its co-founder Jerry Yang has formally resigned after 17 years on the job. Yang co-founded the company in March 1995, and has been on the Board of Directors since

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Google to Protest SOPA on Home Page Tomorrow

2012/01/17

Generally, Google’s trademark bare home page has only been used to celebrate significant birthdays and events with Google Doodles, or to promote Google features, such as Google Offers or the addition of a blue arrow to call attention to the …

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Google To Join Anti-SOPA “Blackout Day” With Home Page Protest

2012/01/17

Google has confirmed to several media outlets (initially CNET) that it will join other prominent websites tomorrow, including Wikipedia, in protesting the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA) bills. While Wikipedia has said it will go dark, Google will link to anti-SOPA..

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Google Dominates Global Paid Search as 2011 Holiday Online Shopping Sets New Records

2012/01/17

comScore reports significant YoY increases in online holiday shopping revenue, with a new record of $37.2 billion in retail e-commerce spend over November and December. In addition, paid search budgets increased 31 percent over 2010, while click c..

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Wikipedia Blackout: Five Great Alternatives and A Humorous Substitute

2012/01/17

In less than ten hours, Wikipedia will begin a blackout to the English-language Wikipedia. The blackout, which begins at 12:00 AM (EST) tomorrow and will last 24 hours, is a public protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and PROTECT IP Act (PIPA).

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Twitter Enhanced Profile Pages: Brands Share Wins & Tips

2012/01/17

Companies may have just once chance to convert a Twitter brand page visitor to a follower and need to make best use of the new page features, according to a recently released eye tracking study. Brand page features include a large header banner an…

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AdGroup-Level Impression Share Metrics Coming To AdWords

2012/01/17

Google is releasing new functionality for AdWords that is aimed at helping them better allocate their budgets. The new feature will give advertisers impression share metrics down to the Ad Group level

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How to improve your Facebook page?

2012/01/17

If you have a corporate Facebook page, here are some tips for making it extra effective… Treat it Like a

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SEO Considerations For SOPA Website Blackouts

2012/01/17

Many sites are taking a stand with the SOPA movement by blacking out their web site for a 24 hour period on Wednesday, tomorrow. Wikipedia is probably the most vocal one doing this, where they wrote:

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