Generative AI and defamation: What the new reputation threats look like
AI chatbots are changing how defamation spreads. Safeguarding credibility now means watching what AI says about you.
Topic: Federal Bureau of Investigation
Yes, GEO is happening
GEO isn’t a buzzword. It’s already happening. Language evolves, and so too should how we define search in the AI era.
Google’s $2.3 million check secures bench trial in adtech antitrust case
After sending a $2.3 million check to cover potential damages, Google has sidestepped a less predictable jury verdict.
10 non-marketing books every SEO should read
Transform your SEO approach with diverse knowledge. Explore these non-marketing books that offer invaluable lessons.
This day in search marketing history: February 27
Google Panda Update 3.3 and Venice, plus: GSC domain properties, Google Scraper Report, XML sitemaps change and more.
7 reasons why you need to update your reputation management strategy in 2020
Whether repairing or proactively managing your reputation, prioritize a multi-pronged approach to build a positive impression for your online identity.
SearchCap: Local SEO report, Google Maps spam report & following Googlebot
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Did you know you can report Google Maps-related spam calls and other violations to Google?Nov 28, 2018 by Barry Schwartz Google local has its share of spam and manipulation issues. There’s […]
Verdict is in for CEO involved in forging court order over reputation attack
This case highlights the lack of protection and justice available for online defamation victims from Google and other tech companies.
Why the SaaS model is right for programmatic
By charging a simple subscription fee for the programmatic buying platform, cost-efficient buying and scale spending efficiencies emerge.
SearchCap: Google clarifies speed update, Google Ads, prioritizing SEO & more
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: 6 things Google Ads can now do automatically Jul 3, 2018 by Frederick Vallaeys Contributor Frederick Vallaeys looks at automated tools in the platform formerly known as AdWords, outlines how ‘smart’ […]
CEO who forged court order to get Google to remove defamation faces prison
Contributor Chris Silver Smith tells the lamentable story of a sophisticated apparent reputation attack and a victimized company led to take desperate steps to recover.
Six Key Themes From “Meet The Search Engines” At SMX East
Contributor Eric Enge recaps a discussion with Gary Illyes (Google) and Duane Forrester (Bing) about the current and future state of search engines.
SearchCap: Bing Mobile Friendly, Google EU, Yandex Links & Google Maps
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Announcing “The Landy Awards” Presented By Search Engine Land Search Marketing Industry Awards Program Launches To “Celebrate The Power Of Search” – Recognizing Excellence In SEO & SEM, Profits To Benefit […]
How A Long-Standing Google Maps Loophole Let This Man Put Edward Snowden In The White House
Bryan Seely campaigned against Google Maps loopholes last year by making fake listings for the FBI & The Secret Service. He's back again warning against them with his latest demonstration.
SearchCap: The Day In Search, February 28, 2014
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Tweet Showing How Google Itself Is A “Scraper Site” Goes Massively Viral Perhaps it’s SEOs’ “Oreo” moment, a tweet relating to search engine optimization that’s gained nearly as much attention as […]
Google Yanks Fake FBI Listing From Google Maps, Puts New Blocks In Place To Stop Further Abuse
In response to a string of cases where fake business/organization listings have been added to Google Maps, Google says it has removed those listings and put in place new hurdles to make it more difficult for this kind of abuse to get through its system. This latest run of problems came to light about a […]
SearchCap: The Day In Search, April 4, 2013
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the Web. From Search Engine Land: While “Facebook Home” Keeps Google, Search Is Harder To Reach Pick your survey, and one of the top activities on a smartphone is to use Facebook. That’s what the new Facebook […]
Google Says No To FBI’s National Security Letter, At Least This Time
Bloomberg News reports Google has filed a petition against a government request for information after receiving a “National Security Letter.” The details of the requested information are currently not disclosed, as you would imagine. Bloomberg says it is rare for a company to fight back after receiving such a request from a government agency. Reportedly […]
SearchCap: The Day In Search, March 5, 2013
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the Web. From Search Engine Land: Google’s Matt Cutts Awarded Patent On Detecting Hidden Text & Hidden Links A new Google patent was awarded today named Systems and methods for detecting hidden text and hidden links. The […]
Google And Rosetta Stone Agree To Settle Suit Over Trademarked Keywords
One of Google’s most well-funded and tenacious opponents in the legal arena, Rosetta Stone, has agreed to settle its trademark suit against the search giant. The language learning software company had contended that the use of its trademarks as “keyword triggers” infringed trademark law and confused consumers. Terms of the settlement agreement weren’t disclosed. The three-year-old case was […]
SearchCap: The Day In Search, September 7, 2012
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Amazon’s New Kindle Fire Tablets Use Bing As Default Search Engine Ubergizmo is reporting that Bing (not Google) will be the default search engine for the Amazon browser on the new […]
SearchCap: The Day In Search, May 7, 2012
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Wikipedia Appears On Google’s Page One 46 Percent Of The Time, Compared to 31 Percent On Bing [STUDY] A new study suggests that Wikipedia gets better visibility on Google than it […]
Google Beefs Up Government Requests Report For Latest Info Release
Google has added key pieces of information to its Government Requests Transparency report. The semi-annual release of data chronicles the search engine’s interactions with government officials around the world, in which those officials request that information be removed from Google’s index, or ask for data about its users. It also tracks user traffic from countries […]
SearchCap: The Day In Search, April 18, 2011
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Demand Media: Panda’s Impact On eHow.com “Significantly Overstated” Demand Media says recent reports have “significant overstated” the impact of Google’s Panda update on eHow.com, its flagship website. In a brief statement […]
Report: Google Still Top Desired Place To Work
An annual study by Universum ranks Google the top place for young working professionals to work at. Google Is No. 1 on List Of Desired Employers from the Wall Street Journal reports the study claimed about one in four of new job applicants would prefer to work at Google over any other company. About 25% […]
Rosetta Stone AdWords Info Revealed In Google Brief
Interesting tidbits have emerged from Google’s release of an unredacted appellate brief from its trademark battle with advertiser Rosetta Stone. While none of the information is earth-shattering, it’s interesting to note that Rosetta Stone earns a better return-on-investment from advertising with Google AdWords than any of its other advertising methods. Between July 2007 and March […]
SearchCap: The Day In Search, November 18, 2010
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Yahoo’s Sketch-A-Search App For Desktop, iPhone & iPad Yahoo announced a new set of quick search apps today. The one I like the best is this Sketch-A-Search App, but they also […]
Report: FBI Talks To Google, Facebook About Wiretapping
The New York Times is reporting that FBI Director Robert S. Mueller met this week with executives from several tech firms — including Google and Facebook — to talk about a plan to make Internet wiretapping easier. The Times says the US government is looking to expand a 1994 law, the Communications Assistance for Law […]
SearchCap: The Day In Search, April 19, 2010
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Yahoo Hires Ex-MSFT Blake Irving For ‘Product Vision’ One could argue that Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz cut lots of fat at Yahoo and stabilized the organization after a period of takeover […]
SearchCap: The Day In Search, December 4, 2009
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Is Display Catching Up To Search? Historically, paid search has had a major leg over the other online channels in terms of positive ROI performance. But why is that so? Mainly […]
SearchCap: The Day In Search, April 27, 2009
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web.
SearchCap: The Day In Search, December 3, 2008
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web.
SearchCap: The Day In Search, May 8, 2008
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web
Internet Archive Wins Fight Against Secret FBI Request For Records
When it comes to search privacy, one of the biggest worries in my book has been the US government’s ability under the Patriot Act to make secret requests for information that no one can know about. Last year this was ruled unconstitutional by one judge. Today, news is out about the Internet Archive winning against […]
Secret Requests For Search Records Through Patriot Act Ruled Unconstitutional
A US district court judge has ruled that it is unconstitutional for the US government to send secret letters demanding search records from search engines. A provision of the Patriot Act has allowed for such letters to be sent to search engines, ISPs and others by the Federal Bureau Of Investigation — and made it […]
Why The SEO Folks Were Mad At You, Jason
Jason Calacanis is riled up about SEO today, telling the world that "90% of the SEO market is made up of snake oil salesman" and still confused over why the "SEO folks" were mad at him when he said "SEO is bull" during our keynote conversation at SES Chicago last December. I love Jason. I […]
SearchCap: The Day In Search, Jan. 12, 2007
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web: