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Microsoft's new Street Slide blows away Google Maps Street View

Microsoft's new Street Slide blows away Google Maps Street View

Absolutely amazing new map technology will soon be released from Microsoft. You must watch this video to understand how Street Slide could make you stop using Google Maps. Think about it – you could make a street level tour of a neighborhood for a potential…

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Understanding Google's May Day Update

Understanding Google's May Day Update

Well, I know it’s been awhile since Google’s May Day update that occurred somewhere between Aug 28 and May 3. But understanding Google’s algorithm changes takes testing, research, and more testing—which takes time. Before I get started, it’s important to understand why the May Day…

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Google's URL Shortener Now Also Generates QR Codes

Google's URL Shortener Now Also Generates QR Codes

I just heard about this and thought it might be useful for agents out there using QR codes on their sign riders/ flyers etc: Google’s URL shortener, http://goo.gl/, now automatically generates QR codes.  Matt Cutts wrote about it and provides an example here: Matt Cutts Google QR…

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Google Using Site Speed in Rankings in 2010

Google Using Site Speed in Rankings in 2010

I first heard this rumor from an agent at NAR last week.  Check out the video below of Matt Cutts of Google talking about how they are seriously considering using site speed as one of the many factors in ranking a site. After listening to…

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Why WebMynd.com Kills Google's Twitter Announcement

Why WebMynd.com Kills Google's Twitter Announcement

Google and Twitter has been big news across the blogosphere today… unfortunately it provokes a “meh” response from me. Why? Because a simple plugin for IE or Firefox called WebMynd (that has been around for quite a while) already did this and much much more.

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Bing Webmaster Tools – A Novice's First Impression

Bing Webmaster Tools – A Novice's First Impression

I’m relatively new to the SEO world, but I’m interested/excited to see what kind of competition Bing can bring to Google’s search dominance.  GOOG is no longer the cool, independent startup that we all loved a few years back, it’s now a cool, 800 lb gorilla.  At…

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Google Voice Recognition Search To Debut on iPhone Monday

Google Voice Recognition Search To Debut on iPhone Monday

Google’s geeks have been hard at work developing a slick voice recognition app for mobile devices that allows you to use voice commands to generate search results. According to TechCrunch the folks at Google were all fired up to have the app ready for download…

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Change in Real World Affect Online Real Estate Sites

Change in Real World Affect Online Real Estate Sites

Real World Impact on the Digital World The internet doesn’t always reflect the reality of day to day life, especially when it comes to online businesses. For example, Google has posted increased earnings despite the economic woes that we hear about on a daily basis….

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A Shiny New Google Project: Chrome

A Shiny New Google Project: Chrome

Google has the world abuzz again today with the announcement of their latest project, Chrome. Chrome is Google’s answer to the browser battle. Why create a new browser? Simple, if you’re entire business model is based upon the future of the browser being the single…

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The First Google Phone To Hit Shelves Next Month

The First Google Phone To Hit Shelves Next Month

I would have done a vlog post on this, but the view from my chair just isn’t interesting enough. 🙂 TechCrunch announced today that the first Android based phone will be powered by T-Mobile and is scheduled for release next month. One of the comments…

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