Law firm that used contest to solicit Google reviews sees all but one disappear

Incentivizing reviews individually or ‘in bulk’ is a bad idea. The post Law firm that used contest to solicit Google reviews sees all but one disappear appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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Search marketing to enjoy ‘late-stage renaissance,’ according to analyst firm

Privacy, brand safety and other factors will make paid search even more attractive to marketers going forward, according to Forrester Research. The post Search marketing to enjoy ‘late-stage renaissance,’ according to analyst firm appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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Google Files Suit Against SEO Firm Accused Of Robocalling, Launches Complaint Center For Users

The company finally takes defensive action against illegal robocallers that prey on small businesses. The post Google Files Suit Against SEO Firm Accused Of Robocalling, Launches Complaint Center For Users appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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Lawyers Sue SEO firm For Violating Google Guidelines

A law firm in Michigan, Seikaly & Stewart, is suing its former SEO provider — but not for a lack of ranking success. Rather the firm is getting sued for allegedly using “spammy” techniques violating Google’s guidelines. That comes via Eric Goldman. The…

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German Design Firm Claims Willful Patent Infringement Over Google Earth

A German design firm is claiming that Google and Google Earth have infringed its patent (USRE44550 E1) and is seeking triple damages under the notion that the infringement was intentional or willful. The firm, ART+COM (“ACI”), makes the following claims: The development history of…

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