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  1. Google is a complicated �piece� of software that is being updated constantly, with each update theoretically bringing new fixes and improvements. But Google is still cluttered with spam and relying on outdated ranking techniques. Can Google evolve? Source: Search Engine Watch

  2. SEO News · Started by Newsie,

    A better understanding of advanced search commands, will make you more resourceful when doing site auditing, link prospecting, and competitor analysis. Let's explore the most awesome advanced search operators for Google and Bing and how to use them. Source: Search Engine Watch

  3. As the holidays approach, people will almost certainly make several purchases. Thanks to remarketing, you know they�ve been to your site and have some interest in what you�re offering. Drive some serious profits using these smart remarketing tips. Source: Search Engine Watch

  4. The following post deals with things that have already been beaten to death, dozens of times. Yet, still, these myths pop up time after time on forums, in blogs, and even at conferences. How many times must we kill them before they'll remain dead? Source: Search Engine Watch

  5. A lot has changed in the search industry this year, but perhaps nowhere more than in the search engine results pages. Here's a review of the major SERP changes, how they might affect your online presence, and reaction via Topsy sentiment analysis. Source: Search Engine Watch

  6. Google has recently upgraded tools in AdWords to drive efficiency and give access to incremental insights for your data. Here are a few that you might want to be aware of, including campaign diagnostics and impression share for search and display. Source: Search Engine Watch

  7. SMBs have the chance to win up to $3,000 in Bing Ads credits. There are also two second prizes of $1,000 in Bing Ads credits. The sweepstakes will be promoted in a number of channels, including: Facebook, Twitter, online ads, blogs, and newsletters. Source: Search Engine Watch

  8. New study from IDG Research Services has found that 95 percent of consumers use at least one type of social media. Fifty-three percent of responders thought the best way to reach consumers was to answer their questions on platforms like Facebook. Source: Search Engine Watch

  9. When performing SEO audits, the right tools can make it easier to collect the necessary intelligence. Here�s a walk-through of 12 helpful features of the Web Developer Plugin (for Firefox and Chrome), which provides a boatload of functionality. Source: Search Engine Watch

  10. SEO News · Started by Newsie,

    Google�s updates are frequent and the rules of the game do shift, but the major elements of onsite SEO and backlinks have been the fuel for better rankings for years. Follow these tips to earn better rankings and build a community around your brand. Source: Search Engine Watch

  11. Google has introduced new ad formats, AdWords settings and a few high profile tests. This year saw a lot more aggressive monetization by Google, with several high profile changes that increased the real estate for ads at the expense of organic. Source: Search Engine Watch

  12. Almost everyone who is on the web today has the ability to help push, spread, and migrate URLs to the far corners of the web. The key to finding link gold today: learn what's important, know what doesn't work, and develop and master your skills. Source: Search Engine Watch

  13. The redesign aims to help users find their favorite channels and �subscribe, subscribe, subscribe.� By encouraging more users to subscribe to the YouTube channels they love, YouTube will be able to share 10 times more ad revenue with its partners. Source: Search Engine Watch

  14. iAcquire has started a series called �12 Days of Linkmas�. It is an entertaining series of beautifully designed "christmas cards" that offers such great advice that you could consider each bit of advice a little gift to link builders. Source: Search Engine Watch

  15. Ask.com and Quixey, "the search engine for apps" have announced a deal which aims to bridge the gap between the app economy and the web. Ask.com now displays apps in the natural search results for any app-specific search. Source: Search Engine Watch

  16. Enterprise SEO captures and builds upon opportunities not just across your site, search and social campaigns but also the interplay of data across these functions. Learn how to use this data and execute and align action throughout your organization. Source: Search Engine Watch

  17. When you have (tens of) thousands of products, each with a different price and margin, and multiple categories, PPC life can get complicated indeed. Here are three opportunities for e-tailers. Act quick to implement these to ride the holiday wave. Source: Search Engine Watch

  18. eConsultancy have released their first "E-commerce Best Practice Compendium" with over 170 tips to improve conversion rates. It explains the customer experience and issues behind what some sites are doing, walking you through the pros and cons. Source: Search Engine Watch

  19. SEO News · Started by Newsie,

    When you think search, no doubt you think Google. But there are other popular major search engines (e.g., Bing, Yahoo, Yandex, and Baidu) that you can turn when searching for information, images, maps, videos, products, or something local. Source: Search Engine Watch

  20. For the 12th consecutive year, Yahoo has revealed the most popular searches of the year. From memes and obsessions to scandals and viral photos, Yahoo managed to capture dozens of top 10 lists based on people's search queries. Source: Search Engine Watch