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Ask's Top Search Queries for the Year

We’ve seen Yahoo’s most popular queries this year; we’ve seen Google’s.

GoDaddy & Google Partner on Webmaster Tools

Go Daddy and Google collaborate to offer easy access to Webmaster Tools, informs the Google Webmaster Central Blog.

Yahoo Queries The Obscure

Search queries that engines like Yahoo's rarely see can be problematic for the technology, and frustrating for the searcher who doesn't receive a relevant response.

Basic Keyword Strategy & Tips

Keyword Research Tips

Brand Keywords Create Sustainable Profit Margin

The Microsoft AdCenter blog posted that 35% of top search queries are brand related:

Search Share Same As It Ever Was

August figures for search engine share as recorded by Compete found Google with two-thirds of queries made during the month.

FTC Sets Dates For Behavioral Town Hall

Google and DoubleClick better keep the calendars of some of their people clear for November 1st and 2nd, as the Federal Trade Commission followed through on its promise to schedule meetings about behavioral targeting.

Almost Half of Search Queries Are Repeats

Forty percent of all search queries are repeat queries from users trying to find information they have found before, according to a new study. But if there has been a change in search result rankings since the last time the query was entered, it significantly hinders the searcher from re-finding the information they seek.

Microsoft Joins Ask In Call For Privacy

Search engines have faced mounting scrutiny over their data retention and privacy practices, and Microsoft and Ask likely wish to head off potential increases in federal scrutiny.

Expect Google Webmaster Tools Makeover

The official Google Webmaster Central Blog says within 6 weeks, an overall overhauled Webmaster central – both its Content and Organization will be unveiled.