Below is what happened in search today, as reported onSearch Engine Land and from other places across the web.

From Search Engine Land:

  • Search In Pictures: Yahoo vs. Google Cake Off, Onam at Yahoo & Google’s Toilet Defrag
    In this week’s Search In Pictures, here are the latest images culled from the web, showing what people eat at the search engine companies, how they play, who they meet, where they speak, what toys they have, and more….
  • Search And Display Spending Diverge In Bad Economy
    Traditional media is suffering in the current downturn/recession. For example, US print newspaper revenues were down 16 percent in the second quarter, compared with a year ago. Online (and Outdoor) are really the only media segments that are growing or holding their own (maybe TV). However, the Wall Street Journal…
  • I Don’t Get The Microsoft TV Ad But I Like It
    Everyone is talking about the new Microsoft TV ad featuring Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld. paidContent.org called the ad pretty pathetic, Sam Diaz didn’t get it, nor did I. TechCrunch got word from Microsoft that the ad is triggered to “engage consumers” and “spark conversation,” which I guess it is…
  • Web Analytics For (SEM) Dummies Part 2: Three Real-World Situations
    In The Trenches is a weekly spotlight of tips, tricks, and news about the tools search engine marketing professionals use to give them a leg up on the competition. Today: News from the search engines, today’s in-depth look, Web Analytics for (SEM) Dummies Part 2: Three Real-World Situations, Setup…
  • Cleaning Up the Retail Site Navigating Mess
    In recent years, many retailers have implemented powerful attribute-based (a.k.a. faceted) navigation systems that make it easier for customers to filter, sort, navigate, and buy from a retailer’s inventory. Most of Netconcepts’ clientele who have implemented these technologies report good results, increased conversion and sales. From the natural search…

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