Google applies to acquire .Google, .YouTube and other domain names

ICANN says it has received applications for more than 1,900 domains.

Posted 06/04/2012Allison EnrightPost a comment

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Google kills free clicks

In a major change, Google will phase out the free clicks on Google Product Search listings. Instead, retailers will bid for placement of their products in search results, in a new program called Google Shopping.

Posted 05/31/2012Thad Rueter7 comments

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Retailers get mobile-friendly

91% of retailers have a mobile strategy in place, a study says.

Posted 05/23/2012Allison Enright2 comments

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Click costs continue to decline

The per-click cost for paid search ads declined 3% in April.

Posted 05/23/2012Allison EnrightPost a comment

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Bag Borrow or Steal’s return on search ad spending increases 31%

That’s thanks to the retailer improving the efficiency of its paid search ad buys.

Posted 05/22/2012Zak StamborPost a comment

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Google’s new search feature aims to increase relevancy

The ‘Knowledge Graph’ also works on mobile devices and tablets.

Posted 05/16/2012Thad RueterPost a comment

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Google Maps steers mobile shoppers to Google’s daily deals

Google is also testing an Offers tie-in with consumers’ credit cards.

Posted 05/09/2012Zak Stambor2 comments

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Small businesses using mobile marketing see jump in new business

69% of small businesses consider mobile marketing crucial to growth, a study finds.

Posted 05/07/2012Bill Siwicki1 comments

Why Google converts best among comparison shopping sites

Google operates the comparison shopping site with the highest conversion rate in the first quarter of 2012.

Posted 05/03/2012Paul Demery3 comments

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Google introduces paid search ads on YouTube

Retailers can bid on keywords and target content related to what they sell.

Posted 04/24/2012Thad RueterPost a comment