Search Industry News

The very latest search industry news headlines from the Epiphany media team. Updated daily.

11th July 2008

Online advertising 'performing strongly'

Growth within the online marketing industry is looking strong, according to a new report from William Blair & Company and the Chicago Interactive Marketing Association. However, this could change in the near future due to widespread econ... Online advertising 'performing strongly' >>

10th July 2008

New Yahoo! service looks to "disrupt" search market

Yahoo! is hoping to "disrupt" the search market and outdo its competitors with a new service that allows developers to customise their search experience. The BOSS (Build Your Own Search Service) platform will provide users with acc... New Yahoo! service looks to "disrupt" search market >>

10th July 2008

Quality ranking in adCenter to change

Advertisers making use of Microsoft's adCenter for paid search ads can now see significant changes to the quality-based ranking system in the UK. These amendments, which loosen up the algorithm used to determine the ranking of paid ads above... Quality ranking in adCenter to change >>

10th July 2008

Google says no manual intervention in rankings

Search giant Google has opened up about its ranking procedures, stating that it does not manually change results and relies completely on its algorithm. Writing on the official Google blog, Google fellow Amit Singhal asserted that the compan... Google says no manual intervention in rankings >>

9th July 2008

Google launches interactive 3D application

Search engine Google has launched a new application in which users can interact with one another in a 3D virtual world. Part of the firm's Google Labs, the Lively application enables users to express themselves by personalising a room and cr... Google launches interactive 3D application >>

9th July 2008

MSN signs food website ad deal

Microsoft-owned internet services provider MSN has announced that it has partnered with Hearst Magazines over the development of a new food-related website. Under the terms of the arrangement, MSN will be responsible for the property's adver... MSN signs food website ad deal >>

8th July 2008

Search Help Centre launched for marketers

A new online centre dedicated to offering tips and advice to search engine marketers has been unveiled. Developed by the Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB) and its Search Council, the Search Help Centre makes use of information provided by Go... Search Help Centre launched for marketers >>

8th July 2008

Search engines see quiet ad sales in Q2

The second quarter of 2008 was a quiet period for the three major search engines in terms of advertising sales, according to a new report. Compiled by AdGooroo, the statistics show that Yahoo! saw a 0.03 per cent increase in its active adver... Search engines see quiet ad sales in Q2 >>

8th July 2008

Consumers 'becoming more informed' over online shopping

Web users are getting savvier when it comes to online shopping recommendations, according to a new study. Conducted by Avail Intelligence, the research suggested that many music fans are increasingly looking to online music shops and social ... Consumers 'becoming more informed' over online shopping >>

8th July 2008

Obama 'wins on the web'

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has taken an early lead against rival John McCain in terms of his online popularity, it has been revealed. According to figures produced by information and media firm Neilson Online, Mr Obama's... Obama 'wins on the web' >>

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