----------------------------------------------------------------- SearchReturn Discussion List "Understanding Internet Search Technology" ----------------------------------------------------------------- Moderator: Published by: Disa Johnson SearchReturn http://www.searchreturn.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- April 04, 2006 SearchReturn Issue #051 ----------------------------------------------------------------- SEND POSTS: ----------------------------------------------------------------- Refer a friend: http://www.searchreturn.com/subscribe.shtml ----------------------------------------------------------------- .....IN THIS DIGEST..... // -- ESSENTIAL NEWS -- // "New Local Ads" "Google Extends Its Lead" "Visual Search Engine" ----------------------------------------------------------------- // -- ESSENTIAL NEWS -- // ----------------------------------------------------------------- ==> New Local Ads https://adwords.google.com/select/localbusinessads.html Essentials: Google has introduced ads to its local search index. Local searches produce maps and pins that locate local businesses that match the query. Up to three ads will now supplement the map when advertisers match keywords and location. You can see how the sponsored listings appear at the Google information page. ----------------------------------------------------------------- ==> Google Extends Its Lead http://www.clickz.com/news/article.php/3595981 Essentials: At the expense of Yahoo! and MSN, Google continues to dominate as the leading search engine. Extending its lead during the month of February, Google remains clearly the one to beat. Another report shows Google (when combined with Baidu) fully dominating in China as well. http://blog.searchenginewatch.com/blog/060403-105558 ----------------------------------------------------------------- ==> Visual Search Engine http://news.com.com/2100-1032_3-6057317.html Essentials: A new search engine that indexes RSS to gather images and Meta data uses AJAX (a combination of JavaScript and XML). Called Pixsy, the site has experienced network trouble due to a heavy influx of traffic since the announcement. The search engine is focused on using the data to deliver a visual image-based search product. They plan to offer CPA deals and other placements for advertisers. Ultimately, the apparent goal is to license the technology. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Stay Tuned. Got feedback?: http://www.searchreturn.com/feedback.shtml Archives: http://www.searchreturn.com/digest-archive.shtml Alternate formats: http://www.searchreturn.com/info-formats.shtml Manage Subscriptions: http://www.searchreturn.com/help/manage-subs.shtml Problems unsubscribing? Contact the postmaster: mailto:postmaster@searchreturn.com Information on how to sponsor this publication: http://www.searchreturn.com/help/advertise.shtml Published by SearchReturn http://www.searchreturn.com Website Membership: http://www.searchreturn.com/register.shtml The contents of the digest do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SearchReturn or Disa Johnson. SearchReturn and Disa Johnson make no warranties, either expressed or implied, about the truth or accuracy of the contents of the SearchReturn Digest. Copyright 2006 Disa Johnson. All Rights Reserved. -----------------------------------------------------------------