Search Buzz Video Roundup

Search Buzz Roundup: 11/9/2008 - Google Search Blows Up, Yahoo Is Almost Dead, & Ask Brings Back Jeeves

Barry Schwartz — Sun, 9 Nov 2008 08:45:00 EST

In this weeks video recap, I covered the major news that Google's search engine had major quality issues and had to revert back the algorithm changes over the weekend. Part of that, we gave you an update on the current state of the Google search results. We asked if new signs show Google is dropping PageRank from the Toolbar. Google dropped Yahoo, and Microsoft no longer wants it. I spoke with Google's Nick Fox about AdWords. AdWords added trademark symbols to their keyword tool. Google is moving to new help forums. Ask.com brough Jeeves back, as a joke. But their algorithm is down the toilet. Most SEOs should get marketing or programming degrees. Should have Schmidt backed Obama publicly? 55% of us said no. Hope you voted on Election Day. We will be at PubCon in Las Vegas this week, hope to see you there! More details at http://www.SERoundtable.com/
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Search Buzz Roundup: 11/2/2008 - Halloween, Google AdWords & On Obama

Barry Schwartz — Sun, 2 Nov 2008 8:30:00 EST

I am a bit under the weather in this video recap, but I hope you like it. I discuss the Halloween logos from Google, Yahoo, Ask.com, Live.com, DogPile, FriendFeed, and other search related sites. I talk about Google's changes to their quality score. Google Alerts added RSS as an option. Google uses OCR technology to read scanned PDFs. Google pays AdSense publishers the wrong amount, for the fourth time. Google tests new AdSense ads. Google updated AdWords Editor. I showed hacked AdWords ads in Google.com. AdCenter updated their features and logo, plus cut out Sunday support hours. Google's webmaster chat recap is live. I talked about getting religious links to your Church. Google's CEO backed Obama, should he have? Ask Jeeves is now a porn star! More details at http://www.SERoundtable.com/

Search Buzz Roundup: 10/26/2008 - Google On Paid Content, Analytics With AdSense & AdWords Takes Over

Barry Schwartz — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:12:00 EST

Google said, loud and clear, the first click free program can be used for web search. Google improves Analytics and ties in AdSense data. Google hosted their third webmaster chat event, I was unable to attend. AdWords is taking up the organic results with a new product listing feature. Yahoo Search Marketing targets local more accurately. AdWords releases API version thirteen. Google Webmaster Tools has a Sitemaps bug. Google sending love letters to Sitemaps users in XML format. IM Broadcast launches to be the YouTube of Internet Marketers. More details at SERoundtable.com.

Search Buzz Roundup: 10/5/2008 - Rosh Hashanah Google & Yahoo Update, Google Blog Search Redesigned & Yahoo Updates Site Explorer

Barry Schwartz — Sun, 5 Oct 2008 09:30:00 EST

Happy New Year, it was Rosh Hashanah the other day. Google did a PageRank update, while Yahoo Search updated their algorithm, and Microsoft might have updated. Google Blog search has a home page now. Google turned 10 and let you search back in 2001. Yahoo officially launched the new Site Explorer design. Yahoo is charging more money for less. eBay increased their ad spend with Google, which is hurting other advertisers. More AdWords accounts got hijacked. Microsoft tries SearchPerks to gain more users. We are live blogging SMX, but don't miss the charity party! More details at SERoundtable.com.

Search Buzz Roundup: 9/28/2008 - SEO & Dynamic URLs, Google AdSense India & SEO Penalities

Barry Schwartz — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:30:00 EST

Google told us not to rewrite dynamic URLs into static URLs. Google ripped of their Indian publishers, by accident. Google is loving them books in the search results. How often should you submit a reconsideration request? How quick is Google at approving reconsideration requests? Don't be a victim of AdWords hacking. Did you ever see a minimum bid of $100 or more? Are you making more money with AdSense now? adCenter desktop is going to add features. Google Maps in the night. Yahoo launches APT. Lisa leaves the West coast for the East coast. Lots of holidays are coming up, so we scheduled some posts. Check out more at SERoundtable.com.

Search Buzz Roundup: 9/21/2008 - Live Search & AdWords Update, SEO & More

Barry Schwartz — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:20:00 EST

Live Search had a major update. Google launched their new real time quality score. Google doesn't believe in a duplicate content penalty. Google updated a patent, and we learn a ton. Google Webmaster Tools is generating fake HTTP errors, while Google dropped the hidden site search feature. Google Mobile Maps gets new street views and walking directions, but not in Israel. 96% of you, Google yourself. United Airlines poll results are back. Google and Yahoo to proceed with search ad deal on October 11th. Yahoo is testing a new home page design. Friday was Talk Like a Pirate Day! Check out more details at SERoundtable.com.

Search Buzz Roundup: 9/14/2008 - Search in 10 Years, Google SEO Tips & AdWords Anxiety

Barry Schwartz — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 09:00:00 EST

Google's Mayer talks about the future of search. How do those Google Sitelinks really work? When should I resubmit my site to Google? How do I rank my images in Google? When I move my site, how do I redirect? How does Google speak to us? Google Germany drops video porn. Is Google or the Tribune to blame for United Airlines? AdWords quality score has not changed yet, but when will it change? Search newspaper print in Google News Archive. Do you Google yourself? Check out more details at SERoundtable.com.

Search Buzz Roundup: 9/07/2008 - Google Chrome, Labor Day & AdWords Updates

Barry Schwartz — Sun, 7 Sep 2008 08:37:00 EST

Check out screen captures of the new quality score in place. Google AdWords added geographic reporting. Google launches Chrome the browser, learn where to submit feedback, why is the PageRank indicator missing and will it win the browser wars? Private domain registration won't hurt your Google rankings. Google gets sensitive on image search again. Yahoo drops tons of links in Site Explorer. Ask.com goes slap happy on Google search ads. Most SEOs rather clean their sites up then trash them. Should SEO companies offer refunds? Google fixes Canadian exchange rate issue. Search rank checking tools should now work in Google. Google Maps returns the reordering destinations feature. Labor Day logos were fashioned by many, but not Google or Yahoo. Check out more details at SERoundtable.com.

Search Buzz Roundup: 8/31/2008 - Google Suggestions, AdWords Quality & Yahoo Results

Barry Schwartz — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:17:00 EST

I was in Boston for a bit this week, I have some pictures in the video. Google Suggest is now the defaul behavior on Google.com but how does that impact SEMs? Google AdWords make the quality score, more real time. Google might be paying less attention to anchor text? Was there a PageRank update? Yahoo started indenting search results. Yahoo Site Explorer is testing a new look and information. Google is testing displaying ads at the bottom. AdSense ads sometimes wont show up in the Google Cache. Most SEOs are scared of search penalties. Did you miss SES San Jose, we have full coverage of the sessions. Check out more details at SERoundtable.com.

Search Buzz Roundup: 8/17/2008 - Google Dominates, Penalizes & Gets Personal

Barry Schwartz — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:20:00 EST

Google's search share surpasses 70%. Take our Google penalty poll. What is the deal with Google and ranking software? Google get personal on personalizes results. Google shuts down FeedBurner ads and opens up AdSense for feeds. Google Reader improves sharing feature. Google fixes bugs with 404 reporting and sitemaps pending in webmaster tools. They also fixed bolding of search results for keyword matches. The Gmail outage was painful. Are you the most dependable SEO? SES San Jose is next week, we got you covered. More news at SERoundtable.com.

Search Buzz Roundup: 8/8/2008 - Beijing Olympics, Google Insights & Yahoo Search Update

Barry Schwartz — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:50:00 EST

The Olympics start today and Google, Yahoo, Ask.com and the Search Engine Roundtable have special logos up for the event. Google launched Insights for Search. Google begins to track your web surfing via DoubleClick cookies. Yahoo Search had a major update. Live relaunched Webmaster Tools. SEOs are split on buying nofollowed links and do like blog links. Google blocked ranking software. Performics has been sold off. Do the best SEOs offer consulting? AdWords is performing maintenance this weekend and they are shutting down version 11 of the API on the 26th. More news at SERoundtable.com.

Search Buzz Roundup: 8/3/2008 - Live Update, Google YoYos, & Yahoo Features

Barry Schwartz — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:35:00 EST

Happy anniversary World Wide Web. I chat a bit more about the Google Yo-Yo. Google processes many links per day, many. Google tests related searches inline with search results. Microsoft does BrowseRank. Google updates AdWords Search. Yahoo adds search marketing features. Cuil launches. Google Maps updates features and fixes the local business center. Webmaster tools has a 404 error reporting issue. Google Analytics has several bugs. Yahoo still needs to fix publisher reports. More at SERoundtable.com.

Search Buzz Roundup: 7/27/2008 - Google PageRank Update, Yahoo Drops Amabassadors & The State Of Industry

Barry Schwartz — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 10:45:00 EST

Google is updating toolbar PageRank. Google shows off a kid being educated. Google updates cache design, dates and explains the importance. Google time stamps Sitelinks and Yahoo makes their Quick Links more like Google. Does Google forgive and forget penalties? Yahoo is discontinuing their Ambassador program. Google Maps added walking directions. Google launched Knol. Google gives out their cookbook. We looked at Hot Dog day. And I talked about the SEO industry's state. More details at SERoundtable.com.

Search Buzz Roundup: 7/20/2008 - Google Goes After Links, Ask Stops Crawling & Yahoo Rejects Microsoft

Barry Schwartz — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:15:00 -0500

Google reveals the technology behind their rankings. Google AdWords links up keyword campaigns to placement targeting. Google gets slapped with a class action lawsuit over $136. Google search results continue to yo-yo. Google drops in traffic are due to links? Did you notice more Yahoo Search updates? Yahoo's site command is no longer needed. Has Ask stopped crawling the web? Google and Microsoft announced earnings that do not impress. Yahoo rejects Microsoft's bid, yes again. Google removes comic sans font from AdSense. Google Fridges begin to melt down. Check it out at SERoundtable.com.

Search Buzz Roundup: 7/13/2008 - iPhone Debuts, Yahoo & Microsoft Update & Google Slaps Advertisers

Barry Schwartz — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:00:00 -0500

This may be the quickest recap I have done. I typically have to keep it under 10 minutes, due to the YouTube restrictions but this is even shorter. Why? Because I produced it on Friday, the day I got the iPhone - so I was tired. Yahoo and Live Search had major search updates. Google added search volume data to their keyword tool. Microsoft adCenter may be overtaking Yahoo Search Marketing. Google slapped AdWords advertisers, again. Google flipped colors of the AdWords ads. AdWords Editor 6.0 is bugged out. Yahoo's Garg gave us insight into Yahoo Search's algorithm. Google Trends showed off a swastika and Google Image search called "special people" "retards." Finally, Sphinn turned one year this week. Check it out at SERoundtable.com.

Search Buzz Roundup: July 4th, 2008 Search Logos, Cloaking in Google, Search Engine SEO Reports, Flash SEO & More

Barry Schwartz — Sun, 4 Jul 2008 13:15:00 EST

I thought I post this week's video recap on July 4th, because it is a special day. Happy July 4th Americans! In this week's video I show off the various July 4th logos from Google, Yahoo, MSN, Ask, and other sites. I discuss the recent "cloaking" debate. I then get into the various changes at Google, Google UK and even over at Yahoo. Then I discuss the news that Google and Yahoo are indexing Flash files. Google dropped the referrals system for DoubleClick's affiliate network. Google's content removal tool should be used correctly. Did Google lose to Viacom and is this a loss for our privacy? Don't forget to secure your brands on social networking sites. Finally, I hit 4 shots and missed five, so congrats to the winner and don't forget, you can win by listening and commenting at SERoundtable.com!

Search Buzz Roundup: 6/29/2008 - Google Ad Planner with Trends, Porn on Google, Yahoo Troubles & Ask.com Not Searching

Barry Schwartz — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:40:00 -0500

You love basketball? I do. This video recap, I play some basketball and you can score some great schwag by watching me play. Learn how by watching. So what did I chat about? Google proves to everyone out there that they know who you are, what you are doing and how much you can spend with Google Ad Manager and Google Trends for Websites. I discuss the long URL post I wrote this week on Google. Google added porn to search results, but allows us to report it now. Yahoo drops the Overture keyword suggestion tool. Google Webmaster Tools gives us an API. Ask.com is not focused on search and I give some reasons. Yahoo is in shambles, can they pick themselves up or is it too late? Google turns five years old!

Search Buzz Roundup: 6/22/2008 - Google Live Chat, Google Bowling, Page Load & Sitemaps

Barry Schwartz — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:15:00 -0500

In this week's video recap, I announced the special Father's Day winner of the schwag, plus told you how to win this week (it's easy). I showed off the Father's Day logos from Google, Yahoo, Ask.com, Dogpile and others. I discussed the Google Webmaster Live Chat event. Did you know Page Load Time is now a factor in AdWords? I got into the topic of Google Bowling and ended it off with don't make Matt Cutts mad. If your server doesn't respond with a server status code for your robots.txt file, then you are in trouble. Finally, I mentioned the crazy AdSense fonts we have been noticing. Watch it below or on iTunes and you can win Google schwag this week!

Search Buzz Roundup: 6/15/2008 - Father's Day Edition : Yahoo Deals Google, Search Rank Changes, International SEO

Barry Schwartz — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:50:00 -0500

Happy Father's Day to all pops out there! Only dad's can win today's schwag, to find out how to win, listen to the video and comment at SERoundtable.com with the correct answer. In this week's recap, I discussed the pros and cons for an advertiser on the Google / Yahoo deal. Some webmasters noticed a drop in Google web traffic, but others notice an increase in image search traffic. Google said the Yahoo Directory does pass PageRank. Is Yahoo nit picking on advertiser credits. I spoke about international SEO topics and much more. So check it out below.

Search Buzz Roundup: 6/8/2008 - SMX Advanced, Google's First Click Free & Yahoo Directory PageRank Gone

Barry Schwartz — Sun, 8 Jun 2008 10:25:00 -0500

SMX Advanced was the topic of this week, but included in that was discussion on many other search topics. I chatted about using the Google News first click free program for web search, Google's new SEO documentation and the cloaking debate. I also showed how the Yahoo Directory has no PageRank. Yahoo changes the TOS on the advertiser. Google AdWords phishing email scams are still swarming around. And much more...Check it out and don't forget to listen for a chance to win schwag, by commenting below at SERoundtable.com.

Search Buzz Roundup: 6/1/2008 - Google Drops Sites, YouTube Videos Are SEO Aids & SMX Advanced Is Here

Barry Schwartz — Sun, 1 Jun 2008 09:20:00 -0500

Last week was Memorial Day and I showed off the logos, minus Googles'. I discussed a Yahoo update, which went unnoticed. I explained how Google dropped .info TLDs and Blogspot blogs. I begged you to take my nofollow poll. Did you know that embedding YouTube videos can help your Google rankings. Google doesn't recommend using keyword inserting in your display URL. Google changed their favorite icon. SMX Advanced is this week and we got you covered. Check it out and don't forget to listen for a chance to win schwag, by commenting below at SERoundtable.com. To win this week, let me know what the middle cartoon animation symbolizes. Congrats to Sam at OhNuts for his awesome remix.

Search Buzz Roundup: 5/25/2008 - Google Search Changes, SEO's Don't Tell & Microsoft's Cashback

Barry Schwartz — Sun, 25 May 2008 10:28:13 -0500

In this Memorial Day weekend recap, I discuss the recent Google changes, floating fours, case sensitivity, minus X penalties and the local universal search change. I mock Microsoft Live Search's Cashback program. I looked into Ask.com's search update and then move to Yahoo's search ad change. Google updated the AdWords billing page. Plus SEOs are not rats, go figure. Check it out and don't forget to listen for a chance to win schwag, by commenting below at SERoundtable.com.

Search Buzz Roundup: 5/18/2008 - Yahoo Geo-Coding, Google Feels Green & Searching For Vodka

Barry Schwartz — Sun, 18 May 2008 09:58:01 -0500

In the past week, we covered Mother's Day logos, Yahoo redirecting users to localized versions of their home page and Yahoo showing the location of an ad to searchers. Google is testing a green user interface on the search results and directory. SEOs are in deep fear of link penalties by competitors. Finally, Yahoo dropped the ambassador program. To win, tell me the most important topic from my video by commenting below at SERoundtable.com.

Search Buzz Roundup: 5/11/2008 - Google AdWords Changes, AdSense Bugs, SEO Updates, Microhoo News & More

Barry Schwartz — Sun, 11 May 2008 09:38:01 -0500

In this special Mother's Day video recap, I discussed that landing page load time is coming to the AdWords quality score algorithm. The AdWords display URL policy is now being enforced. We noticed Google changes in terms of the floating four, minus sixty penalty was confirmed and more Google changes. Google's AdSense and AdWords reporting is messed up. Microsoft gave up on Yahoo. Google loves Comic Sans as a font and much more.

Search Buzz Roundup: 5/04/2008 - Google AdWords Score Leaked, PageRank Update & Search Conference Debate

Barry Schwartz — Sun, 04 May 2008 10:15:01 -0500

In closing out April and moving into May, we had a fairly slow week of search forum news. We discussed how Google leaked AdWords ranking scores, a Google PageRank update and a Sitelink update. We also saw how GoogleBot is crawling less, overall. Court ruled that META keywords are immaterial. Google launched TV ads to every US advertiser. Finally, we chatted about the search controversy between SES and SMX. Congrats to the winner of the Yahoo schwag and good luck winning the eVisibility schwag! To win, watch the video and comment here with the correct answer.

Search Buzz Roundup: 4/25/2008 - Earth Day, Yahoo-Google-Microsoft Earnings & Paid Live Search Support

Barry Schwartz — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:30:01 -0500

In this week's recap, I discussed my sickness with the flu, announced the winners of the Twing schwag and how to win Yahoo schwag. Also, I discussed Earth Day and Passover. Yahoo, Google and Microsoft announced earnings. Microsoft offers paid organic search support and Google messes with AdWords. Plus a lot more, see SERoundtable.com for more and watch the video!

Search Buzz Roundup: 4/18/2008 - Yahoo Biz Issues, Yahoo, Google & Live Do Tax Day Shuffle

Barry Schwartz — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:00:01 -0500

In this week's edition of the video search buzz, I talked about the Yahoo, Google and Live Search tax day updates. I also talked about the new Yahoo slap and a new AdWords slap. Google's bot is now crawling forms and Yahoo releases Slurp 3.0. Plus many more topics - make sure to watch to win search related schwag!

Search Buzz Roundup: 4/13/2008 - Yahoo Biz Issues, Google Local Update & SEO Trademarked

Barry Schwartz — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 08:20:49 -0500

In this week's video recap, I discuss the major business turmoil Yahoo is going through with Microsoft, Google, AOL and News Corp. I also go through Flickr adding video, Yahoo acquiring IndexTools, Google's new AdWords policy, the guy who trademarked SEO, how one can penalized their competitors in Google, and so much more. The video is under ten minutes long and you can win some great schwag by watching.

Search Buzz Roundup: 4/6/2008 - Dewey Update, Earth Hour, Performics & Google

Barry Schwartz — Fri, 4 Apr 2008 16:51:03 -0500

This week's video recap is a summary of the Weekly Search Buzz Roundup - 04/04/08: Earth Hour, April Fools & Google Sells Performics SEOs. I made this video shorter, so I skipped many topics but covered the most important ones, in my opinion. Topics include the Dewey update, Earth Hour, Performics & Google, and much more.

Search Buzz Roundup: 3/30/2008 - YouTube Insights, Google Demographic bidding, Google Video Ads

Barry Schwartz — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:54:48 -0500

This week's video recap is a summary of the Weekly Search Buzz RoundUp - 03/28/08: YouTube Video Statistics, Google Demographics Targeting & Video Ads on Google and Yahoo. In this video edition I discussed YouTube Insights, Google Demographic bidding, Google Video ads the Live Search update and much more.