Category Archives: Search

Google launches AdWords for maps

Posted on July 17, 2007 by BlackMax

Google AdWords now allows users to advertise on Google Maps in Australia. This is a big boost for geo-targeting, with maps displaying up to four ads per page, it’s also a reminder for those of you who haven’t registered with … Continue reading →

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SEO sensationalism in the Daily Telegraph

Posted on July 9, 2007 by BlackMax

The Daily Telegraph is writing about search engine optimisation, well they found someone to write it for them. “Get found in Google” is written by a director of a firm who’s own site isn’t found in Google… Continue reading →

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Demystifying SEO #1

Posted on July 6, 2007 by BlackMax

The SEO industry speaks its own language just like any other industry. Sometimes, SEO agencies will use this against their clients. Lately I’ve seen a lot of SEO sites advertising a fee to get your website indexed in Google in 48 hours. Continue reading →

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Universal search results for Google Australia

Posted on July 5, 2007 by BlackMax

Google’s universal search offers up varied results, but I’m wondering if there’s a leaning towards YouTube, another Google company, for front page results. Continue reading →

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Search and get poor

Posted on June 26, 2007 by BlackMax

Search engine marketing is possibly the most expensive mistake made by marketeers. This report shows why… Continue reading →

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Freestyle Media acquired by Q Ltd

Posted on June 13, 2007 by BlackMax

In the second million dollar SEO deal this year, Freestyle Media have been acquired by Q Ltd for $1.36m. Slightly less than the Found Agency, and 100% ownership with a three year contract seems like there’s room for them to … Continue reading →

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Linkbait with goodies

Posted on May 30, 2007 by BlackMax

Jim Boykin of We Build Pages, has a new link bait competition, which I am pathetic enough to enter in. Actually it is the first time I’ve seen someone give away prizes in exchange for a link. It’s really not … Continue reading →

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Percentage of traffic for Google, MSN and Yahoo

Posted on May 22, 2007 by BlackMax

The latest Nielsen//NetRatings have come out regarding market share for search engines for April. No surprises with Google still leading the pack. Search engine Share Google   55.2% Yahoo   21.9% MSN/Live   7.4% Google has gained 1.5% since March, … Continue reading →

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