Search Engine Responsiveness

by Admin


23 Jan
 None    Search Engines

by Rob Sullivan
http://www.enquiro.com

I decided to use this week's article to go on a bit of a rant.

This is because I'm frustrated with a couple of the big engines. Recently I started exploring some of the local search options available for my clients. I also want to develop a process so that other Enquiro clients can take advantage of our relationship with the engines.

So I proceeded to contact Google, Yahoo! and MSN local representatives to see what we can do with them.

What is Web 2.0?

by Admin


21 Jan
 None    Internet Related

by S. Housley
http://www.feedforall.com

There has been a lot of chatter lately about Web 2.0, as if the Internet is a versioned software application.

So what is Web 2.0? Simply put, Web 2.0 is a perceived transition of the web to web applications. Web 2.0 is the next generation of technology solutions where interactive content is the norm. There is no agreement on exactly what Web 2.0 means, depending on who you are speaking with, you may receive different explanations. At it's heart, Web 2.0 is about the maturity of the Web and businesses that are thriving online. While many refer to Web 2.0 as companies that employ powerful web technologies, the key components of the new web are said to include: the web as a platform, collaboration, and syndication.


People judge your book by the cover

by Admin


20 Jan
 None    Site Promotion

Copyright by Axandra.com
Web site promotion software

It's difficult to get high rankings on search engines. It's a lot of work and it takes some time until people can find your site for search terms that are relevant to your business.

When people find your web site through search engines, you must keep them on your site and you must convince them. A new study that was recently published in the journal "Behaviour and Information Technology" shows how important it is to make a good first impression.

Men and Women and Search - Part 2

by Admin


19 Jan
 None    Internet Related

by Gord Hotchkiss
http://www.enquiro.com

Last week, I talked about studies, done both by the PEW Internet group and Enquiro, that explored the differences between how men and women interact online. A number of differences had been observed in general with how both sexes use the internet, but I wrapped up by saying that while this was also true in search, the differences seem to be much more subtle.

First, let's explore one of the biggest variations in how men and women use the internet. Please understand I'm talking averages and generalities here. Yes, there are women and men who are exceptions to what I'm about to say. I'm aware of the fact, and endlessly grateful for it.


CES Google News

by Admin


18 Jan
 None    Search Engines

by Rob Sullivan
http://www.enquiro.com

As you are probably already aware, the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) was another smash this year. The buzz word at the show was 'convergence'.

While I'm not terribly impressed with Google's offerings - PPV video downloads and the 'Google Pack' I am more interested in what keynote speaker Larry Page had to say.

You see, up until recently you couldn't see the whole speech. For some reason only bits and pieces were showing up on the web at various locations. So last Saturday I was able to se the announcements section of the speech, but that was all until yesterday.

CES Means Convergence

by Admin


17 Jan
 None    Search Engines

by Rob Sullivan
http://www.enquiro.com

The CES (Consumer Electronics Show) has recently completed and one thing that is interesting is that the search engines are playing a larger and larger role; Larger than ever before.

In fact, Google, Yahoo! and Microsoft all had exhibits at the show. Also, Microsoft's Chairman Bill Gates and Google co-founder Larry Page were both keynote speakers at the event.

Both promoted their search engines, but both also pushed their consumer electronics.

Official Google statement: How does Google collect and rank results?

by Admin


16 Jan
 None    Search Engines

Copyright by Axandra.com
Web site promotion software

Google recently released an official explanation of how they rank results in their newsletter for librarians. In this document, Google engineer Matt Cutts explains how Google decides what result goes at the top of the list.

Protect Your PC with these Top Free Software Programs

by Admin


14 Jan
 None    Software

by Bill Adler

This is a dangerous world for a computer user - threats multiply by the hour designed to swipe your data, cripple your network, steal your identity and in general- wreck havoc. Fortunately you can arm yourself to battle these menaces with several top software programs. And the best part is that these applications are free. So strap on your seatbelt and let's get started!

The first weapon in your arsenal should be anti-virus protection. Many of the popular and expensive programs tend to slow down PC performance and require an annual paid subscription. My impression is that they work no better than their 'freeware' cousins. A good recommendation/alternative is AVG Free Edition from http://www.grisoft.com. This program may not feature every single bell and whistle offered by some of the more commercially available apps, but it does provide rock-solid protection with all the tools needed to keep your system free of viruses, worms and Trojans.

Website Resolutions

by Admin


12 Jan
 None    Internet Related

by S. Housley
http://www.feedforall.com

As all of us view the new year, we determine various ways to improve ourselves. Whether its eliminating bad habits, or improving quality of life, January 1st is seen as a new beginning and starting point. Your website too, can use a new look. Consider taking the website to task with these down and dirty quick improvement tips for the new year.


Men and Women and Search

by Admin


11 Jan
 None    Internet Related

by Gord Hotchkiss
http://www.enquiro.com

A recent PEW Internet study (http://www.pewinternet.org/PPF/r/171/report_display.asp) exploring how men and women use the Internet points out some interesting differences between the sexes. This caught my attention because in every study we've done; we've tried to break out results by gender and explored the different usage patterns. It's been fascinating to see how millions of years of conditioning and the differences in our respective genetic wiring have impacted our use of a new technology. The PEW study echoed a lot of what we had seen. What I'd like to do over the next two columns is explore this further. Today, I'll present some of the more interesting findings from the PEW study and ours, and next week I'll provide my thoughts on why we may be seeing what we're seeing.


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