O’Brien Skis (or, the effectiveness of Google’s content targeting)
Friday, 12 September 2008
Just a quick note to point out the humor and coincidence I’m experiencing with Google’s technology. Over the past few days I’ve been updating the blog, working on the keyword optimization of my own name. I also happen love water sports; an avid skier and swimmer, I used to be able to do a flip
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Improving Search through Google’s Distributed File System
Thursday, 08 November 2007
For those of you interested my post last month about how search engines really work, Doug Judd has written a slightly technical brief about the Google File System and specifically, how it can be improved. Doug is leading an open-source project which builds on top of distributed file systems like GFS, HDFS, and Kosmos, bringing
Google’s Website Quality Guidelines
Monday, 11 June 2007
At the inaugural SMX Advanced conference in Seattle last week, Matt Cutts discussed Google’s webmaster guidelines but failed to address heavily sought detail on site quality considerations and violations that can result in your being punished by Google (whether your intentions are honorable or otherwise). He did though commit to deliver more insight and Google
- Published in Google, Natural Search / SEO
The Implications of Universal Search
Friday, 18 May 2007
I’m not going to spend much time on the news as any search marketer worth their salt should already be aware of Google’s Universal Search initiative. The goal, of course, is to aggregate results to one SERP presenting web results, videos, news, images, and other content in the same experience. Yesterday, Google took a step
- Published in Google, Natural Search / SEO, Search, Vertical Search
The Industry’s Nerve Center
Saturday, 28 April 2007
Though Peppered with rumor and negative PR, Google’s acquisition of DoubleClick remains, as far as I’m concerned, one of the most important, recent developments in online marketing. Stuart Frankel, President of Performics, responded quickly to speculation of a Performics dissolution with concise reassurance of their alignment with DoubleClick and Google and position as a leading
- Published in Google, Insights / Research, Paid Search, Search, Vendors / Agencies
Google Radio Expands with Clear Channel
Wednesday, 18 April 2007
Google’s ad network continues to expand through a just announced a deal with Clear Channel to distribute audio ads from their radio advertising network. Clear Channel will continue to support existing advertisers while Google introduces new content, likely from smaller advertisers already pleased with and accustomed to advertising through AdWords. The deal is a significant
- Published in Brand Marketing, Google