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 Google results offend Christians, but if you search for “Islam is” Google will give you no search suggestions.
It wasn’t long ago experts claimed that we were entering the age of secularization. Instead the headlines of the new century have become dominated by religious fervor, not at least because of the rise of Muslim militants and 9/11.
There are fanatics on all sides and maneuvering this arena without offending someone is hard. Google had done well, so far, but this week there were signs that they are not succeeding.
Christianity is stupid
Search Engine Roundtable reports of Christians being pangered by the search results for the search query “Christianity is”. Some have gotten top results like “Is Christianity Absurd” and “Christianity is Stupid”.
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 Many search engines now have a feature that tracks your web history and use. Why do they have it and does it really benefit you? What can you gain by having the search engines track your searches as well as browsing patterns? Learn why this data is collected and what it is really used for.
By Guest Writer Brandon Leibowitz
The problem
As more and more people begin to use and understand the internet, marketers want to learn and understand how people use and navigate through websites. The search engines in particular, such as Google, Yahoo, and Bing all attempt to track your website history. The search engines say it is to improve the search results, but do you really want to share your personal information with these corporate giants whose only interest is in generating more revenue?
The more you use your computer, the more the search engines know about you. Every time you search for something on the web, these sites are collecting data. This includes tons of personal information, like your IP number and your search query, along with your web using habits and trends. If you have your web history switched on, which web sites you visit.
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 Happy New Year to you all!
Here is the first Pandia search engine news summary for 2010.
To celebrate the new year, we have a few Google Wave invites we would like to give away. Send an email to koch@pandia.com with the words “Google Wave Invite” in the headline and will respond as long as the supply lasts.
- Bing and Slow Indexing
Microsoft Admits that Bing Is Slow at Indexing. (Beyond Search Jan 8 2010)
- The Google Phone (Nexus One) Is Here
The phone is manufactured by HTC and based on Andriod 2.1. (Google Tutor Jan 7 2010)
- My 10 Favorite Search Engines for 2009
Some alternative search engines (AltSearchEngines Dec 31 2009)
- This Is Why Microsoft Is So Far Behind Google on the Web
Google tries to buy local search engine Yelp. Microsoft doesn’t get it. (Google Watch Dec 23 2009)
- What Google Really Means by ‘The Meaning of Open’
On the limits to Google’s support for open source software (Google Watch Dec 22 2009)
- Google Enhances Local Search with Mobile Search “Near Me Now” Option
The option is for mobile search and functions on both the iPhone and the Android platforms. (Rev2 Jan 8 2010)
- Google establishes energy subsidiary
Google sets up an energy subsidiary dubbed Google Energy LLC (SFGate Jan 9 2010)
- Google becoming “giant monopoly” - German minister
Internet search engine Google Inc is becoming a “giant monopoly” like Microsoft and could face legal action if it does not become more transparent, Germany’s justice minister said. (Reuters Jan 9 2010)
- AOL may dump Google as search partner
AOL has hinted that it may not renew its search partnership with Google this year, and could consider Microsoft or other search companies (Yahoo Jan 8 2010)
- 5 Google Wave Search Tips for Research, Trends & Tracking
Using Google Wave for finding discussions related to your topic to gather more information, get inspired and track trends (SE Journal Dec 28 2009)
- Bing Recommends Submitting to Digg & Yahoo Buzz for Indexing Boost
Brett Yount, the Program Manager at Bing Webmaster Center, told webmasters to submit their site to Digg or Yahoo Buzz (SE Roundtable Jan 5 2010)
- Google Loses French Lawsuit Over Google Suggest
A French appeals court has ruled against Google in a case about the appearance of negative words in Google Suggest. (SE Land Jan 6 2010)
- 10 Search Engines Powered by Twitter
Besides, Google and Bing who have integrated social search concept, there are lots of startups who have invested their resources in leading the way for new paradigm of search. (SE Guide Jan 6 2010)
- It’s Official: Baidu into Video
Dominant Chinese search engine Baidu has officially announced their entry into the online video market in China. (Marketing Pilgrim Jan 6 2010)
- Microsoft starts official company blog
Microsoft starts an official company blog to compliment the Microsoft News Center. (LiveSide Jan 7 2010)
- A Decade of 21st Century SEO
SEO veteran Jill Whalen on the past 10 years (High Rankings Jan 6 2010)
- Why You Should Attend SMX West 2010: A Personal Preview, From Danny Sullivan
SE Land: The big news is that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is keynoting. (jan 7 2010)
- Google’s Beating Apple—But Not Where You’d Expect
According to one measure, Google’s Chrome browser is now the #3 most popular browser, behind IE and Firefox, and in front of Safari (Marketing Pilgrim jan 7 2010)
- A short note about real-time search
Matt Cutts: This is just a quick blog post to share some info about Google’s real-time search based on the earthquake that shook the Bay Area this morning. (Jan 7 2010)
- Image Promo on Google’s Homepage
Google’s currently promoting their Nexus One on the frontpage, at least in the US. (Blogoscoped Jan 8 2010)
- Yahoo To Keep BOSS In Microsoft Deal, May Charge In Future
It appears that Yahoo is allowed to continue operating BOSS under the Microsoft deal. (SE Land jan 8 2010)
- Yahoo CEO Gives Herself B-Minus Grade in First Year
Carol Bartz gives herself a B-minus as chief executive officer, saying she could have moved faster to strike a Web-search agreement with Microsoft. (Bloomberg jan 8 2010)
- Yahoo Hiring More Engineers? Good Idea
In her self-evaluation for a “B-” Grade, Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz notes that the company has become more focused. (Traffick Jan 8 2010)
- Fast Flip now available on Google News homepage
Google News Blog: Near the bottom, we’re now displaying stories from Google Fast Flip, the article-reading service we launched in September. (Jan 8 2010)
- News International blocks news aggregators
The Times Online blocks NewsNow (techradar Jan 9 2010)
- Google Launches Adwords Optimization Center
New area offering tips and strategies for all levels of Adwords’ users. (SE Watch jan 9 2010)
- German Spiegel on Google Goggles’ Face Recognition and More
There’s a broad overview of Google’s recent and older products and what privacy issues they imply (Blogoscoped Jan 10 2010)
- Google Rolls Out an URL Shortener
At the moment it’s limited to the Google Toolbar and Feedburner (Researchbuzz Dec 17 2009)
- Google Expands Fast Flip
Google Fast Flip is an attempt to make online newspapers and magazines feel more like traditional media by letting you flip through previews of the websites. (About Dec 16 2009)
- Browser Size: a tool to see how others view your website
Browser Size is based on a sample of data from visitors to google.com. (Google Blog Dec 16 2009)
- International Search Summit announced for May 2010
The event will once again focus on issues and trends in international seo, ppc and social media which affect search marketers (Multilingual Search Dec 18 2009)
- TinEye – The Reverse Image Search Engine
You can submit an image to TinEye to find out where it came from, how it is being used, if modified versions of the image exist, or to find higher resolution versions. (AltSearchEngines Jan 1 2010)
- Microsoft and Its Australian Play to Beat Google
Microsoft is going to beat Google by posting Australian centric images on the Australian version of Bing.com. (Beyond Search Jan 3 2010)
- An image search engine for historical photos
It’s a photo library and search engine all in one – V like Vintage bridges the gap between analogue photography and digital technology (AltSearchEngines Jan 3 2009)
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