Archive for August, 2008
Google Quality Score Update
Here’s a good article on Google’s update, the First Page bids is a great improvement over deactivating terms.
Aug. 21, 2008 at 9:00pm Eastern by Barry Schwartz
Google AdWords Now With Real Time Quality Score, First Page Bid & More
The Google AdWords blog announced three major changes happening to the AdWords marketplace. First, Google will.
The “real” Live Search – Summize & Twitter
I passed on the Google Dance this year but was curious to see pictures in near-real time (from less than an hour ago). Google and the other search engines can’t pull the data in that quickly but Twitter is able to using search.Twitter.com (aka Summize). A quick search for “Google Dance” yielded numerous pages of.
Setting up Facebook Privacy & Privledges
I’ve received a few emails from friends about how to best adjust Facebook’s privacy levels. I’m not sure if this is the best way, but I certainly think it’s a step in the right direction and can greatly increase the value and usability of Facebook to you as you won’t have to censor your use.
TripAdvisor is hiring for SEM/SEO!
We’re actively looking to hire – particularly in SEM. Check out our profile on GlassDoor.com and you’ll notice we have a higher employee satisfaction than the ever-praised Google.
Ignoring financial perks, other benefits include TA branded iPods for new employees, daily doses of Rock Band on Xbox or Tennis on the Wii, seriously competitive foos, big.
Initial Thoughts From SES San Jose (Day 2)
This is my third SES conference and to be honest, Search Engine Strategies 2008 San Jose just isn’t cutting it. I was pretty impressed with last year, but this year… Meh.
To begin with, there is certainly a larger amount of sponsored sessions. The focus has shifted towards agencies, rather than in house SEM’ers. There are.
Twitter & Facebook Demographics by State
Some interesting graphs illustrating Facebook and Twitter demographics by.
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Matt is an experienced search engine marketer and analyst. Over the last five years he’s managed small, regional campaigns and international, multi-million dollar campaigns. An active philanthropist, Matt has also been.
