Bing Making Big Advertising Strides
AdGooroo’s released another search advertising report, and many of the statistics within are predictable; on the whole, they indicate that Google’s doing well and Yahoo’s not. But some interesting (and mostly positive) changes are taking place with regards to Bing. AdGooroo’s report states, “For the year ending June 2009, Bing appears to have grown its advertiser base by about 35%.” New advertisers who have made it onto Bing’s top 25 list include...
Read MoreHow to steer clear of money scams
This post is the latest in an ongoing series on how to stay safe online. – Ed. As the designated tech support person for my immediate family, I’m used to getting calls about issues like browser crashes and confusing websites Read more here: How to steer clear of money scams
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Seeing the world with improved Google Search results
As an avid traveler, I know how helpful it can be to see a map when searching for a location on Google. Using our Universal Search technology, we have provided maps in our search results for more than two years Read the original here: Seeing the world with improved Google Search...
Read MoreSurprise! Bing Can Outdo Google
For the past 15 years, Microsoft’s master business plan seems to have been, “Wait until somebody else has a hit. Then copy it.” I know that sounds mean, but come on — the list of commercial hits/Microsoft wannabes is as long as your arm. You would think Microsoft would feel a little sheepish after awhile. And now we have yet another me-too effort. It’s something called Bing, and it’s the latest iteration of Microsoft’s multiyear attempt to imitate...
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Find Creative Commons images with Image Search
Let’s say you’re a blogger. You’ve just returned from a trip to New York City, and you’re writing a post on New York landmarks. You want to illustrate your travel guide with an image — as the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words Read more: Find Creative Commons images with Image...
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