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Google told us about ten days ago that the Panda update we thought we saw was not a Panda update but we should expect a Panda update in about 7-10 days. Well, it is about ten days and the forum are buzzing about it. I emailed Google and they told me the Panda update happened around November 21st, so a lot less than 7-10 days from when I asked.

Microsoft this week, during the holiday season, increased the public pressure on Google with its “Scroogled” campaign. The campaign publicly points out, correctly, that Google Shopping results are entirely paid inclusion products here in the U.S.

Google has confirmed that they ran a refresh to the Google Panda algorithm on Wednesday, November 21st. On November 20th, we asked Google about a Panda refresh – since we were fairly confident there was some sort of update

Google has launched a website called “Verteidige dein netz” or Defend your network, to warn people in Germany about proposed changes to German law, specifically the Copyright Act of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Some AdSense publishers are saying they have received an invitation from Google named “Learn with Google.” There is a thread of a bunch of these publishers talking about it at WebmasterWorld. Google has AdSense events all the time…

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Microsoft have just announced that the much anticipated Surface Pro will be released in January, starting at $899 for a 64GB version and $999 for the 128GB version. Both of these come with a Surface pen but the Touch Cover or Type Covers will be sold separately. Also, be aware that the device takes up The post Microsoft Surface Pro Prices Revealed appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

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…

Google spent more on U.S. lobbying efforts than any other technology firm in America, according to statistics from the Center for Responsive Politics (CRP). Google reportedly outpaced Microsoft’s lobbying spending by more than $7 million