18 October 2002

With all the focus on PR recently, it's good to remember that there are other factors Google considers important when dermining the rank of a site. This thread reminds us that density and copy are still vitally important.

Google usage share continues to rise. Meta engine ixquick makes top 7.

War. What is it good for? Nothing.

Scientists build musical search engine.

And finally today, FAA considering passenger ban.

17 October 2002

Quirky SERP results at Google last night. Testing the ad-space mix? A glitch?

A good starter article on a strategy for running a ppc campaign at Google and Overture.

And finally today, interesting set of family portraits.

16 October 2002

An interview with Googles Product Manager Marissa Mayer. The interview covers user experience issues.

Old school Search engine optmisers a thing of the past? Andrew Goodman argues that SEOs should become information architects.

And finally today, Microsoft in credibility shocker! See here, then here

15 October 2002

That man Sullivan on the Google/Yahoo alliance.

From Ancient Searcher to Amazon-Aholic.

"How I Tried to Resign from Google Answers but Found I Was Already Fired". What happens when a librarian collides with Google.

And finally today, it all gets lost in the translation.

14 October 2002

Internet cafes in China must keep records of access or face fines. Article mentions that Google and AltaVista have been blocked "because they permit access to information on the banned Falun Gong spiritual movement and other sensitive topics"

Google extends offering in the corporate search arena. Analyst mentions that Google faces stiff competition from Verity and Autonomy.

And finally today, man surprised by daughter.

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