With the proliferation of the search engine industry into everyday life, a number of institutions now measure the growth of search, much like you would test for television ratings.

Apparently, not everyone has an innate knowledge of all the terms, acronyms, names, and abbreviations associated with the Internet.

Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to pursue your Cisco Certified Network Associate certification. Whether you’re just getting started, or you’ve been reading and working on the certification already, you’ll be glad to know that you are already 90% of the way there.

The Pew Internet and American Life project released a study today that says most U.S. Internet users learned about spyware and adware the hard way. They’ve had their computers screwed, blued and tattooed by annoying bits of software that take over your browser, eat up memory, cause your computer to crash and a whole host of other problems.

Men always knew it, but were afraid to say it. Now we have scientific evidence. Men tolerate pain better than women. So there (sticking out my tongue at you).

As if we need further proof that organizations no longer control their messages, Market Sentinel has released the results of a study that spotlight the negative PR implications of Google searches.

This one defies belief. A study conducted by the University of Alberta has concluded that unsolicited marketing email-spam-can be good for you.

The hits just keep on coming for search Google who is quite possibly becoming one of the most popular names in the open market today… at least it appears that way when you inspect the available data.

ClickZ reports that a new study by Euro RSCG/Columbia University shows that more than 51 percent of journalists use blogs regularly, and 28 percent rely on them to help in their day-to-day reporting duties.

Companies continue to struggle with effective lead generation and lead management according to a new report, “Best Practices in Lead Development,” by SiriusDecisions and KnowledgeStorm.

Criminal assaults on users online continue to grow, as thieves attempt to exploit browser vulnerabilities.

The effect was not unlike spitting into the ocean. After a series of studies looking into search engines’ paid inclusion and paid placement disclosure practices and a string of FTC recommendations, a follow-up study shows that little has been done.

In its advance notification message, Microsoft will make ten patches available on June 14th, at least one of which will be a Critical patch.

When using a search engine, what helps you determine whether or not a listing, paid or organic, is relevant to your search? Is it result descriptions or is it the title of the item being listed…

Two months ago, Google released a 63-point patent document outlining how it examines historical data associated with websites and documents in its index.

An old adage may need to be rearranged to state, “let sleeping kids lie.” The latest research involving teens and sleep says that school schedules break up an important sleep routine.

A special search engine optimization case study on manufacturers shows how any business can do a better job with web site page titles and META data. New case studies explain how to improve them.

With the major search engine players having introduced their versions of desktop search utilities, the interest in desktop search seems to have waned. However, just because the desktop search craze may have crested, that does not mean quality products aren’t still out there.

All’s not fair in love and Internet shopping. And a new study, entitled “Open to Exploitation” shows that online shoppers are clueless about their vulnerability to abuse from retailers.

In his poetic 17th century way, William Shakespeare knew that “parting [was] such sweet sorrow.” Now, the 21st century brings us research to back up what the heart knew all along. When there’s an ending impending, emotions be rending. I have my own poetic way, too.

The issue of blogging as journalism is being attacked on all sides this morning. First, a Pew/BuzzMetrics …