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Posted On Search Engine Roundtable - Google Local Showing Twice As Many Reviews

<ADMINNICENAME> — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:17:37 +0000

If you take a look at virtually any Google Local listing with reviews, you might notice that Google is showing twice as many reviews, as the company really has. For example, my company listing shows a review count of 4, but in reality, I only have two reviews.

Here is a picture:

Yes, Google shows the number 4 but only really has two reviews listed.

A Google Groups thread has confirmation from Google that this is an issue that they are looking to address:

It’s a known issue that we’re working to resolve. Sorry about that. For now, it’s best to just assume that you only have 4 reviews.

Forum discussion at Google Groups.

From The Email Wars Blog - Adventures in Travel Email Marketing

<ADMINNICENAME> — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:21:10 +0000

Like most business persons, as well as consumers in some cases, we get a fair share of travel emails from airlines. hotels and travel portals. Those of us that spend much of our time on the road might get a few more than others… but what works? I am not, well maybe slightly, an email design snob, but I really wanted to take a look at some that have called themselves out to me for various reasons lately.

When I think about travel I think about fun, excitement, new experiences, safety and a good time. Are email marketing campaigns from travel brands delivering this experience? Let’s see.

Posted on Branding Voodoo - Word of Mouth Marketing and Its Brand Impact

<ADMINNICENAME> — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:16:48 +0000

Blogged by Shawn Collins - Want to Speak at Affiliate Summit?

<ADMINNICENAME> — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:18:33 +0000

The last day to submit speaker proposals for Affiliate Summit 2008 East is April 10. Affiliate Summit 2008 East is taking place in Boston on August 10-12, 2008. More details and the speaker proposal form at http://www.affiliatesummit.com/08e_speakers.php.

The last day to submit speaker proposals for Affiliate Summit 2008 East is April 10.

Affiliate Summit 2008 East is taking place in Boston on August 10-12, 2008.

More details and the speaker proposal form at http://www.affiliatesummit.com/08e_speakers.php.

Posted on Email-Marketing-Reports.com - How to adapt your marketing as mobile email spreads

<ADMINNICENAME> — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:17:53 +0000

Posted on PPC Discussions Blog - The Worst Summary of AdWords You Will Ever Read

<ADMINNICENAME> — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:16:28 +0000

Earlier today I came across what I will describe as the most uninformed, embarrassingly inaccurate description of AdWords I’ve ever seen that wasn’t written as a joke. The title of the article linked to above is Tech Solutions Your Small Biz’ Can’t Use by Gene Marks. Based on the content of the article (among other ridiculous comments Mr. Marks states small businesses shouldn’t use anti virus Read more…

From PPC Discussions - www.ppcdiscussions.com

Posted on Search Engine Watch - The Shifting Power of Words

<ADMINNICENAME> — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:17:20 +0000

In the glory days of advertising, consumers could be influenced by whatever words the advertisers fed them. Today, advertisers must learn the language of consumers, and shape their messages to meet their needs. Read more…

From Search Engine Watch - www.SearchEngineWatch.com

From Viral Voodoo - Go Viral By Solving a Problem

<ADMINNICENAME> — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:18:13 +0000

From Aaron Wall’s SEO Book - Using Site Search Keyword Data to Create Related Content

<ADMINNICENAME> — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:16:07 +0000

Tips on how to use internal site search data to better position your self in the competitive field of search engine marketing. Read more…

From SEO Book - www.seobook.com

Posted On Search Engine Roundtable - Google Search Results are Now Dated in Different Languages

<ADMINNICENAME> — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 12:19:27 +0000

Barry Welford spotted dated results on a variety of Google localized search engines.

For example, if you performed a search on Google French, you’d see this:

The same result occurs on Google Finnish:

Of particular note is the fact that Google is showing the date in your mother tongue.

Will adding dates become normal in the future? We can only keep watching.

Forum discussion continues at Sphinn.