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Google Showing New “Author Box” in SERPS?
After conducting a search for my own name, I came across the following. Although I am logged in and am receiving personalized results, is Google changing how they display author information for certain queries? Has anyone else come across this? Post by Craig Kilgore – SEO @mainstreethost Twitter: @ckilgs
Google Click Through Rates vs. Bing Click Through Rates
Have you ever wondered what percentage of clicks you would get if you were the number one listing on Google or Bing instead of the second or third? Slingshot SEO put together this nice infographic to answer that question for you (and much more). Enjoy!
Does Google Value Big Brands Over Small Businesses?
Infographic by SEO Book
A Simple Website Analysis can go a Long Way this Holiday Season – tips to capture this year’s online holiday rush
As the holiday season is quickly approaching, what are you doing as a business owner to capture this year’s online shoppers? Assuming you already have an online presence and a means for customers to purchase or inquire about your products and services; are you reaching the right audience and are your visitors converting? There is… Read more »
New Live Twitter Streaming Site – My Review of DownTweet in Wake of Google Realtime
In wake of Google Realtime, anyone looking for realtime search results alternative may find the following tool review interesting. Twitter was the primary contributor to Google’s realtime results and since the two seem to be parting ways (may have something to do with G+); Google has temporarily shut down its realtime search results. I came… Read more »
New Google Search Engine Results Look? Photos Inside
It looks like Google is switching up the way they display search results again. While it’s not a major change, it is noticeable. The previous results looked something like this (URL below description): The new results look something like this (URL above description): Notice, the only major change is where the site’s URL is displaying…. Read more »
Looking for an AdWords Certified Partner? Get the most out of your Advertising Dollars
Take your AdWords campaign to the next level with professional search marketing services from Mainstreethost! Mainstreethost is proud to announce that they are now a Google AdWords Certified Partner. Mainstreethost has completed all of the necessary requirements to become a certified partner. In addition to the company partnership, Mainstreethost has 3 individually qualified AdWords professionals…. Read more »
Google Can Photograph Your Business!
In a few select U.S. cities (Orange County, Phoenix, Bay Area CA, San Antonio, St. Petersburg), and a few other countries, you can apply to have Google photographers visit your business location and take photos for your Google Place page. With the increasing shift towards local based search, this could be the next big advancement… Read more »
Google AdWords Gets Rid of Position Preference Option
According to Google’s official AdWords blog, their position preference option will no longer be available beginning in early May (no new campaigns will be offered the feature). Any campaign using position preference are being advised to transition off of it before it is completely disabled in early May. Google is recommending you use the most… Read more »
