Five reasons why GTIN should be your new favorite Google Shopping acronym

Global Trade Item Numbers are an often overlooked aspect of Google Shopping ads. Columnist and Googler Matt Lawson explains why you need to take them seriously. The post Five reasons why GTIN should be your new favorite Google Shopping acronym appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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Yahoo Directory Closes, Five Days Early

The core service that launched Yahoo as an internet company — the Yahoo Directory — finally closes 20 years after it began. The post Yahoo Directory Closes, Five Days Early appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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At Five Years Old, Bing Has Come Far Yet Has More To Grow

Microsoft’s Bing search engine has turned five this week. There are good reasons for some birthday celebrations at Microsoft. The company has created a solid competitor to Google, grown its market share and created a search platform for other Microsoft products. But when it comes to…

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Top Five Local SEO Myths — And Truths

There seems to be no end to the range of declared “SEO truths” for local mom and pop shops. Search Engine Optimization strategies that work for the big brands differ from those that work for small, local players, so it’s no wonder that so many local marketers end up confused about…

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Five Days Later, It Looks Like Google Has Penalized Web Design Library For Selling Links

We all saw this one coming: Web Design Library, the website that was using Twitter to renew paid links last week, appears to have earned a Google penalty. While I was researching last week’s article, I saw the site ranking at No. 8 for the term web design. Today, I’m seeing it at No. 48…

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