Google Blog Posts

The Impact of the Google’s SSL encryption and How to Estimate Keyword Data

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

Google Analytics, SEO

Google announced on the 18th of October that keyword referral data would no longer be available for search queries made by signed in users on Google.com. This was due to their adoption of SSL i.e. the https:// protocol for reasons relating to privacy.

Ultimately, Google believes that users signed into their Google account deserve privacy with regards to their search activities. (more…)

Do a Barrel Roll

Friday, November 4th, 2011

Brands, Google

The latest phenomenon from Google, that has been a trending topic on Twitter since yesterday, is the Barrel Roll. Here is how you can experience it yourself:

1. Open Chrome

2. Type ‘Do a Barrel Roll’ into Google

3. Enjoy!
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Google Doodles: The Giant’s Attempt at Being Kooky

Friday, November 4th, 2011

Engagement, Google

As someone who works in the digital marketing industry, I’ve regularly been in situations where the conversation has gone along these lines: “Seriously, why is there a celebration of Les Paul’s 96th birthday? He’s been dead for two years.” Or maybe they’ve gone: “It’s the 50th anniversary of NASA. I found out today.” And, in an understandably shocked way, I’ve known one person to ask: “Really… what’s the big deal about the 119th anniversary of the first documented ice cream sundae?” (more…)

ITunes, Spotify and Google Music: Is There Room for All Three?

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

Apple, Google

Google is due to launch a music streaming and downloading service in November with the hope of challenging market leaders like Apple and Amazon. It will link to its social network, Google+, and would allow users to share their music with other Google+ members. (more…)

Google Plus Business Pages. Not Yet, But Soon.

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

Featured, Google, Industry News

Once the initial buzz around the launch of Google Plus and its rise to x million users had died down, a lot of people started to speculate about Google Plus Business Pages. When will they arrive? What will they contain? Can you already make them? (more…)