Changes to Google's algorithm will directly affect marketers

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Value will be removed from search engine optimisation through algorithm changes to Google as well as data collection increases

SME's should take note of advised metrics

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Certain web metrics should be taken into account when dealing with different size businesses

Google has released figures on most popular search terms

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Trends highlighted in search report published by Google, revealing 2012 aims

Your Browser Matters ranks website abilities

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

New website ranks browsers on internet safety

Yahoo announces impressive results

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CEO dismissal does nothing to dampen Yahoo's results

Google Internet advertising market grows extraordinarily

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Screen Digest offers Google opinions

Groupon and similar companies take biggest stake as possible

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Local advertising grows but costs continue to rise

Online Advertising takes dominant share of overall budgets

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Online advertising grows strongly

Google updates infamous Panda algorithm

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Google releases new Panda update

Fashion Retailer undertakes SEO expertise

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Search engine optimisation is a priority for ambitious e-tailer

SEO wages sky-rocket

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Increased importance of online marketing experts is evident in wage jump

Google to expand VoIP services

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Increased competition and VoIP developments are afoot as Google announced Gmail calls and this could mean businesses and consumers benefit.

Retailers to spend more on SEM

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Google and Bing are set to account for even more of the web marketing spend of online retailers, a new survey reveals.

SEO providers target Affluent consumers

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Richer people are more likely to take notice of online ads, despite being among the hardest groups to reach via traditional media.

Chrome becomes the number 2 browser in the UK

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Google Chrome's popularity is rising as the browser is now the second favourite in the UK, overtaking Firefox.

FMCG's using SEM increase brand and ad awareness

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Internet Advertising Bureau has released new research highlighting the distinct role of online marketing in building brand awareness

Consumers are ever wary of details being shared and tracked

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A new report suggests that consumers are wary of being tracked by online behavioural advertising and marketers need to build trust.

Analysts not convinced of Bing PPC integration

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Bing's trial of PPC in organic search appears to be a very limited one, but nonetheless has piqued the interest of analysts.

Managed SEM need re-evaluation

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Internet Advertising Bureau believes there needs to be a re-evaluation of the role of search in the marketing mix.

Internet continues to grow at the fastest rate of any medium

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ZenithOptimedia predicts global ad spending to return to its pre-recession peak this year, led by rising internet marketing budgets.

Facebook sees CPC increase by 22%

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Cost per click advertising is expected to nearly double in 2011, compared to last year for Facebook, showing the strength of brand presence on the social network.

Google removes spammy websites

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Google's decision to block user access to domain names ending in the suffix .co.cc has been widely criticised for punishing innocent users and failing to address the route problem.

Facebook launches chat feature, just one week after Google

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Facebook and Skype have ended months of speculation by confirming a collaboration on a new video product.

Huffington launch overshadowed by News of the World

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Huffington Post UK debut may have been eclipsed by the News of the World scandal, but media experts are already sceptical of its future success.

Heineken-Google Partnership

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Google and Heineken have broken new ground with a global marketing agreement which will see the search giant offering digital agency-style services to the beverage giant.

+1 technology will set business aside from competitors

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Google Analytics now enables webmasters and internet consultants to track performance and traffic in relation to the social media tool, +1.

Google+ differentiates because it distinguishes relationship type

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Google is hoping to appeal to online users' desire to distinguish between different types of contacts, but the social networking venture is marred by the failure of 2010's Buzz.

Yahoo will still be used despite Facebook growth

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Facebook is set to overtake Yahoo as the biggest display advertising performer for 2011 in the US, but marketers are expected to be keen on diversification.

No campaign can succeed without Social Media

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Analysts have forecast internet marketing spending to increase substantially over the next four years, with a growing focus on social media presence.

Online Display Advertising fastest growing online ad format

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Online display advertising is the fastest growing online ad format in Europe, but spending remains highest for search marketing, research shows.

Marketing and PR critical to helping businesses grow

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Small firms could benefit from more training to improve advertising and marketing skills, perceived as crucial for growth.

Search Engines club together to help Internet Consultants

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Google, Bing and Yahoo have collaborated on a common website markup vocabulary for webmasters, which is expected to benefit website promotion.

Digital media success underlined

Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

US online ad revenues have continued to increase in Q1 2011, and are being hailed as a confirmation of the strength of digital media marketing platforms.

US cracks China firewall

Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The US is going to plough millions of dollars into new technology to break through internet censorship in countries such as China and Iran.

Display Advertising is taken over by Facebook

Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Facebook is set to become the biggest player in display advertising as it emerges that the social network accounts for a third of impressions in the US.

Bing closes the gap with Google

Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Microsoft's Bing was the fastest growing search engine in the UK during March, while YouTube is expanding faster than any other social network, according to Experian.

Failing to make use of analytics by Catherine Ferguson

Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

New research from Accenture reveals the majority of organisations are not making full use of analytics in their marketing strategies to target potential customers.

AOL's reliance on display ads

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

AOL's net profit has fallen sharply in the last three months, but an increase in display ad revenue is pointing to a recovery, the firm has said.

Mobile Ad Exposure increases mobile internet use

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

New figures from Google reveal that 42 per cent of mobile internet users search on the web because of an ad they have seen on their phone.

Sizing the Cloud details how SaaS will reach saturation point

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The cloud computing market will be worth $241 billion in 2020, with Software-as-a-Service accounting for the bulk of the spending as other platforms fall away

Google UK reps hold keynote presentation at Catalyst

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Catalyst Europe conference next month will attract a variety of e-commerce experts.

Digital Marketing Performance Report shows SEM growth

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The latest report from Efficiency Frontier shows 17 per cent growth for search engine marketing in the US.

Google not in favour with South Korean SE's

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Google has been accused of anti-competitive behaviour by a pair of South Korea's leading search engines.

Rise in Prominence of Augmented Reality by Mark Richards

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

UK developer Autonomy has created a new form of augmented reality search technology, which is expected to change the advertising landscape.

Scammers use SEO

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

More unscrupulous businesses are using search engine optimisation providers to promote premium-rate phonelines, tricking people into spending cash, an expert says.

Grandparent Power

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Businesses not targeting grandparents with website promotions and managed emarketing initiatives could be missing out on capitalising on a major demographic.

Facebook has largest share of US ad revenues

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Over one in every five US display dollars will go to Facebook this year, making it stronger and more profitable than Yahoo!, according to eMarketer research.

Annual SEM Awards choose its new winners of industry

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A leading online marketing publication in the US has named the winners of its fifth awards ceremony, with strong competition hotting things up this year.

Email Marketing is still more effective than social media

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Businesses engaged in a course of managed emarketing should never overlook email's potential, as it still gives the best return on investment, ForeSee claims.

Bad Weather boosts AdWords

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

AdWords saw a boost in online advertising clickthroughs during the UK's big freeze.

Social Media search terms top the charts

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Social media is proving increasingly popular among internet users, with related terms making up the bulk of the top ten most searched-for phrases, according to Hitwise

Billionaire files lawsuit against the likes of Google and eBay

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A patent law suit filed against internet giants including Google, YouTube and eBay has targeted the use of systems common to search and product marketing.

Financial worth of Myspace proves costly for Google

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The decline of MySpace has been underlined by a new advertising deal with Google, showing its slide in terms of website promotion and sales.

Adobe launches new application

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Adobe is attempting to improve internal website promotion and search with a new on site search technology, available to businesses.

Worldwide ad spending is ever increasing

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Emerging economies will play a major part in the growth of internet marketing and worldwide advertising online in the coming year, according to new research.

Google Analytics takes a credibility hit

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Google Instant Preview faces a set back as analytics begin to show some preview images as page views.

Yahoo! plays catch-up

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Yahoo! has released a beta version of Search Assist, which it hopes will improve on rival technology Google Instant when released on a wider scale.

Facebook POA: Full Service Communications

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Facebook may have signalled the end of messaging as we know it, with its new proposed service incorporating most forms if communication online.

Google modifies PPC following French complaint

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Google has committed to modify its AdWords' contents policy, following an interim decision by France's competition authority concerning a dispute with Navx.

Yahoo! teams with Microsoft adCentre

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Yahoo!'s partnership with Microsoft's adCenter is expected to simplify marketing for advertisers, but could be more pricey during the transition.

Google Analytics gains new functions

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Google has introduced a new visual way of examining website analytics, which involves superimposing data over an image of a particular page.

Google seeks Chinese Advertisers

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Google has reconfirmed its commitment to Chinese users, despite reportedly cancelling seven contracts with advertising resellers in the country.

Yahoo SaaS products moved to paid model

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Yahoo will begin charging for use of the new version of BOSS, with costs varying depending on what developers demand for their editable websites.

Google Preview Opportunity

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Google follows up Instant feature with selected tests of a new in-search preview function, which enables users to preview a website before clicking through.

Adwords users to receive extra impressions?

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Twitter could introduce real-time analytics later this year, which has the potential to provide the social media site with a new commercial model (Andy Carter)

Google watches advertisers following numerous law suits

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The latest litigation proceedings instigated by Google are a sign that although illegal advertising is possible online, it is unlikely not go unnoticed.

Yahoo takes a stand in the PPC market

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Yahoo is making a fresh attempt at re-asserting its status as one of the online 'big boys' by focusing on social media with a revamp of its internet offerings.

World Cup illustrates the impact of big events on search

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Try to think how to ride on the coat tails of the big brands (John Burns)

Online visibility and reputation essential for all companies

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Search offers contact with people and companies looking for what you offer (Kate Billinghurst)

Google's Broad Match Hybrid

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Google AdWord's new broad match option is expected to significantly broaden the options for businesses when it comes to pay per click advertising campaigns.

Google creates a data homepage

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Will these improvements to Google's search offering prove a help or hindrance to firms looking to market themselves online?

Google's Broad Match Hybrid

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Google AdWord's new broad match option is expected to significantly broaden the options for businesses when it comes to pay per click advertising campaigns.

Google's redesign 'has little SEO impact'

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The impact of Google's new search result format on visits tot he number 1 webpage (Craig Nicholson)

Google search box to be "outmoded"?

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

What does the future hold for search engines and are they ever likely to be replaced?

Getting the right results with SEO in smaller search engines

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Are smaller search engines worth targeting or do Google and Bing have a monopoly on the search market?

The race of the search engines isn't over

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Google still dominates, but rivals catching up

Google moves to combat browser hackers

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Skipfish launch shows Google's commitment to web users (Kate Billinghurst)

Google steps up the battle for mobile

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

How will Yahoo! react to this latest move? (Catherine Ferguson)

Google Social Search - the launch that almost went un-noticed

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

You will have noticed more social media results in general search results, but did you know about this dedicated social search capability.

Internet marketing consultants to benefit from Yahoo/Microsoft search alliance?

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Google faces stronger competition (Mark Richards)

Google improves search experience

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

How do your prospects use Google Search? (Steve Swallow)

Bing furthers partnership with Facebook

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Facebook USA relationship extended worldwide

Further website promotion for Bing?

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Does your computer come installed with search engine Bing?

Google brings out Nexus One

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Search engine Google has launched its own mobile phone. (John Burns)

Internet marketing consultants 'must beware of spammers'

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

What are you doing to protect your business's interests? (Mark Richards)

Eco-friendly search engine launched

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Will you help to save the planet with Ecosia?

Website promotion boosted by Google Search?

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Google has updated its search options (John Burns)

High website ranking for Google

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Google's domination of the search engine market increased again in October, new figures show (Craig Nicholson)

Top search trends released by Google

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

How will this information affect your search engine optimisation strategies? (Andy Carter)

Chromium OS launched by Google

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Search engine to use the open source community to develop new product (Sarah Adie)

Search engine optimisation firms 'boosted' by Google

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

John Burns wrote: Will your company take advantage of Google's new site hierarchies display?

Google announces Gizmo5 acquisition

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Craig Nicholson wrote: The search engine provider has confirmed reports about its purchase of a software manufacturer

New search tool launched by Google

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Craig Nicholson wrote: Retailers may benefit from a new Google tool designed to enhance search

Microsoft unveils MSN changes

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Steve Swallow wrote: The company is introducing a new version of the site

Google adds to search offerings

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Catherine Ferguson wrote: A new feature lets users search for their friends' content

Digital marketing methods 'need to be explained'

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mark Richards wrote: The research has been conducted by the IAB

Google launches accessibility hub

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Andy Carter wrote: The search engine giant has created a new resource for its accessibility tools

Google brings new feature to Firefox toolbar

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mark Richard wrote: The search engine giant has updated its plugin for the browser

Survey reveals latest search marketing figures

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Catherine Ferguson wrote: Yahoo!, Bing and Google are all included in the results

Google unveils latest internet tool

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Kate Billinghurst wrote: The search engine said its latest development will benefit web users

Google announces DoubleClick Ad Exchange

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

John Burns wrote: Will you take advantage of Google's new service?

Google Web Elements 'can boost SEO'

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Catherine Ferguson wrote: Will you be making use of Google's latest offering?

Visual search feature added to Bing

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Steve Swallow wrote: Will the new feature help attract more users to Bing?

Yahoo to begin 'massive' marketing campaign

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Catherine Ferguson wrote: Will the campaign help Yahoo gain ground on Google?

Global internet searches jump 41% in July

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Andy Carter wrote: Did you see search traffic increase during the month?

Bing's ROI potential 'is greater than that of Live Search'

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tom Musk wrote: Has your ROI improved since Live Search changed to Bing?

Google unveils faster search genuine infrastructure

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mark Richards wrote: Does Google's caffeine seem faster for you?

Bing market share edges upwards

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

John Burns wrote: Have you started using Bing as your primary search engine?

Yahoo unveils new homepage design

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tom Musk wrote: Will the new features be welcomed by users?

Bing more popular than Twitter, figures show

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Steve Swallow wrote: Is Bing on its way to challenging Google?

Google plans Chrome OS

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Andy Mackay wrote: Could Google challenge Windows by creating a Chrome operating system?

Google Blog Search gets new features

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Catherine Ferguson wrote: Is Google trying to align itself with Twitter in the social media search space?

Firefox 3.5 takes off

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Dipika Patel wrote: Has Firefox 3.5 got what it takes to topple Internet Explorer from the top of the browser market?

Has Firefox 3.5 got what it takes to topple Internet Explorer from the top of the browser market?

Bing (was MSN Live) touts Twitter integration

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Steve Swallow wrote: Can search engines do more to capitalise on the growth of microblogging and real-time search?

Google ramps up Flash indexing

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Catherine Ferguson wrote: Can Google make Flash content as indexable as HTML?

Analyst: Twitter search data now meaningful

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Kate Billinghurst wrote: Will Twitter's success result in a sea change for search engine optimisation?

Rumours swirl over new Google search service

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mark Richards wrote: Can Google outdo Twitter when it comes to real-time search?

Google launches Page Speed Firefox add-on

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Kate Billinghurst wrote: Google has unveiled a new Firefox add-on that helps website owners to optimise their sites to make them quicker to load.

Poll: 55% of web users may replace Google with Bing

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Andy Carter wrote: A new survey has suggested that over half of web users may replace their use of Google with Microsoft Bing in the future.

Google Local Business Center gets new dashboard

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mark Richards wrote: Google has announced the launch of a new dashboard for its Local Business Center offering.

Google confirms e-book selling reports

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

John Burns wrote: Google has confirmed that it intends to move into the e-commerce space by selling e-books over the internet later this year.

Microsoft officially unveils Bing search engine

Sun, 31 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Kate Billinghurst wrote: Microsoft has announced the launch of its long-awaited new search engine, Bing.

Gumblar 'injects malicious links into Google'

Sat, 23 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Steve Swallow wrote: Google search results could be malicious on systems infected by Gumblar or its offspring Martuz.

Wolfram Alpha goes live

Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Kate Billinghurst wrote: Semantic search engine Wolfram Alpha has been launched to the public for the first time.

Google shakes up search with new features

Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Andy Carter wrote: Google has added extra features to its search engine in an attempt to better enable web users to find exactly what they want more quickly.

Ask.com rolls out SERP sitelinks by Steve Swallow

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Ask.com has started to roll out a new feature where links to individual pages on a top-ranking site are displayed beneath the main listing.

Consumers 'prefer organic results to PPC ads' by Dipika Patel

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Web users are more likely to click on an organic search result than on a pay-per-click ad, it has been claimed.

Google steps up local search efforts by Kate Billinghurst

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Google is increasing its focus on local search through the addition of a new feature that returns local results even when no location has been specified in the original query.

Firefox becomes top web browser in Europe by Kate Billinghurst

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Firefox overtook Internet Explorer 7 to become the most used web browser in Europe last week, it has been revealed.

Search engines 'unveil new updates' by Mark Richards

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Google and Microsoft Live Search have introduced a number of features which aim to improve online search results.

Internet Explorer 8 launches today by Dipika Patel

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Microsoft is making Internet Explorer 8 available for download from today.

New search engine 'could be as vital as Google' by Craig Nicholson

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A new search engine being developed by a British scientist could be as important as Google, it has been suggested.

Recession-related search sees a boost by Steve Swallow

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A new study into internet search patterns has revealed that subjects relating to the recession have boosted over the past year.

Google tops 2008 search engine chart

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New figures have revealed that Google dominated the US search market share in 2008.

Online ads 'to go mobile' by Andy Carter

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Online advertisements could reach many smartphone users after new research revealed that a significant amount is responsive to them.

Search has a long way too go, Google says by Lyndsey Telford

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Google has claimed that much progress can be made on search, which will involve personalisation.

'Search engine reduced data retention has no negative impact'

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

After Yahoo! announced plans to adhere to EU recommendations on data protection by reducing its retention period of users' information, an internet expert has claimed it is not likely to be negatively affected.

Most Brits 'do not understand internet search engines'

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New research has revealed that most Brits do not understand the details of internet search engines.

Malware disguised as a legitimate Firefox add-on steals your bank passwords

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PC Adviser flags warning first given by the BitDefender internet security firm

Live Search 'to fight malicious programs'

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Live Search is set to battle malicious programs to safeguard users against damage to their computers.

Google search 'set to evolve beyond the primitive'

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Google as claimed that its search capability is currently primitive compared to what it will be like after it is upgraded in the future.

Live Search API launched on trial to businesses

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Microsoft is launching a new API for publishers and web developers aimed at providing a content management system for business websites.

Google aims to push new cloud applications

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Google is aiming to expand the customer base of its new cloud-based system Google Apps Premier Edition by providing customers with a reliability guarantee.

New Google OCR technology searches documents

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Google has revealed new technology which will enable its search engine to track and index words located in scanned documents, which could help firms to boost their search engine optimisation.

Yahoo!'s Inquisitor available on new platforms

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Search engine firm Yahoo! has revealed that its Inquisitor service is now available on Firefox and Internet Explorer browser platforms.

Search Goliath Google slays Microsoft's David

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Microsoft was too slow to react to the potential of search, leaving rival Google to forge ahead, according to its chief executive.

Google to 'reconsider' its aversion to marketing

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Google may increasingly turn to new marketing techniques in a bid to reinvigorate falling growth, says a source.

Google launches new blog search homepage

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Google has updated the homepage for its Blog Search tool, according to the company's official blog.

Truveo claims it is the best video search engine

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Video search engine Truveo's new study says it is the best at sourcing video content.

E-commerce sales will reach almost £60 billion

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Online sales have bucked the high street trend and continued to grow, despite the credit crunch.

Search must "evolve" to help advertisers

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Search engines need to evolve if they are to continue to help marketers through the economic downturn, says a marketing expert.

Google Chrome gets two million visitors in first week

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Google's Chrome browser attracted healthy figures in its first week of operation, with almost two million visitors.

Yahoo to redesign its homepage

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Yahoo is set to tweak its homepage and services in a bid to reverse dwindling profits and combat social networking sites.

Open source browser launched by Google

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Built to provide steamlined access to browser applications (as well as Google's own services).

IE8 Beta 2 launched, offers improvements for web developers

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New version opens up the browser fo web developers and internet consultants as well as users.

Google Suggest available on homepage

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

"We find that by providing suggestions upfront, we can help people search more efficiently and conveniently," Google stated.

IE8 to offer private web browsing capabilities

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Configure the browser to only retain information that you want it to store.

Yahoo! announces new privacy option

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT