Does the default “above the fold” area of a Google search result page contain only 18 percent “actual search results”? One author tries to make the case, though Google’s Matt Cutts sees some “major issues” with the search vs. non-search arguments.

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

A Pew Research study that was released this week showed that Democrats are more likely to mix social media and political activity.

For my first liveblogged session at Content Marketing World, C.C. Chapman opened things up with a warning that this is 101 level content and to leave if you know what you’re doing

I found an interesting story of a company who had an intern who learned their business, started their own competing business and ranks in the number two position on Google for that company name…

It’s true, not everyone loves to read. Though when you create amazing quality-content, and provide proof behind your statement’s, it raises the readers interest in your content, and causes them to read your post in full. Case Studies are one simple way to properly break down a topic element, and provide a ton of value

There’s a cat and mouse game going on between developers, publishers and mobile users. The former group is often trying to “connect the dots” and gather as much data and information on user behavior and, in some cases, individual activity as possible. By contrast, mobile phone…

Social networks are among the busiest communities on the planet. With that much going on, it’s always going to be difficult to get noticed. Being clever with your social schedule can drastically improve your visibility and engagement.

In July, I wrote the US Federal Trade Commission asking for it to review whether search engines are complying with paid listing disclosure guidelines it created in 2002, since it appeared these were being ignored.

As a parental co-founder (or dad) of 3 girls, I often have to teach them hard truths for their own good – ‘no, your science experiment can’t be asking your sister to stick a fork in an outlet’, ‘no, you can’t marry your 8 year old boyfriend’ and ‘you are absolutely not going out… Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.