Dex One Distribution With Jingle Networks

Dex One, one of the leading distributors of business directories in 28 US states has reached a distribution agreement with Jingle Networks. Jingle Networks provides a free 411 service in the US through 1-800-FREE411.  When a user call's 1-800-FREE411 they listen to a 12 second ad that target tow

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Google UK adds property listings to Maps

Google UK this week launched property listings on Google Map searches.  On any map search users can now click on the "More" function and choose property listings near their search address.  The lists can also be refined to include only properties for sale or rent. It would appear that Google is

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Google and Web Directories Recommendations

Over the past few weeks Google has been re-evaluating how to they rank different web directories, specifically those that are being used exclusively to get high search engine rank. For years its been a common strategy to get your web site listed into as many web directories as possible and use the

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Finditt.com offers free directory listings for Sushi

Finditt.com is offering free directory listings for Sushi and Japanese restaurants its directory/search engine. In Canada the Yellowpages Group has repeatedly indicated that the Sushi category is a high use, high value category for consumers. For many directories the restaurant listings are sold a

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Local.com purchases PremierGuide Directories

Local.com, one of the leading search engines in the US focused on the hyper local market purchased the PremierGuide business directory sites.  As more and more companies chase the hyper local market we expect to see more consolidation between Directories, Search and Classifieds.  These 3 services

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Google Newspaper Adword Launch

Google has officially launched their Print Adwords for Newspapers today.  The service has been in beta for just under a year with a limited selection of Newspapers and advertisers.   While the service is not directly available for Classifieds, advertisers can purchase display advertising in the c

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Monitoring your Classified Site’s Search Strategy

Most websites today depend on search engine traffic and monitoring your search engine strategy can be a complicated process. For classified sites it can be even more difficult since they cover a wide variety of merchandise and search keywords. There are 5 basic steps you can take to ensure you're

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Deceptive Advertising in Search

Downunder in Australia, Google and the Trading Post are being accused of deceptive advertising over sponsored search listings involving 2 automotive dealer names. In would appear that Trading Post purchased ads using competitive automotive dealer names. When consumers clicked on the ads then redi

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