Google’s New Show Options Filter: A Whole New Way to Google Your Search in 2009
About a month ago, Google introduced a new search feature which allows the searcher to further customize their results. In the past, we’ve discussed how factors like Google Universal, personalized results, and even multiple data centers affect rankings. A search engine ranking is becoming more influenced by the individual user, and less standard across every … Continued
Blogging and Social Networking – How to Create A Buzz
Social media or social networking is basically a type of word of mouth marketing. You’re more likely to purchase a product or service, or become more loyal to a brand if you get a positive recommendation from a friend or family member. The internet has allowed us to expand this friend base to more than … Continued
Twitter, Tweets, Twits, Twittequette… huh?
If you’re the slightest bit geeky like myself, you’ve probably heard about Twitter. A few months ago when this micro blog of sorts came out, the general consensus was, what’s the point? You sign up for an account and follow people (which kind of seems like stalking them) and you have 140 characters to “tweet” … Continued
SMX Summary
Summary of Upright Communications attendance at the Search Marketing Expo, including information on blended search, link building, local search, social media and blogging.
SMX West Update – Day 1: Blended Search and Link Building Strategies
My first day at SMX West 2008 was spent in sessions focused on optimizing video, images, local results and more for blended search results as well as link building strategies.