Although Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has repeatedly stated that he is opposed to rushing the company to an initial public offering (IPO), there are new rumors that an early 2012 offering is likely and even a December IPO is possible. While a December IPO is highly unlikely due to regulatory requirements and filings, [...]Follow SEJ on Twitter @sejournal

Google's social network is quietly adding more advanced search options, including the ability to filter results by poster and browse through trending topics. These features allow users to hunt down popular topics and get involved in conversations....

The Chrome team elves have been busy packing a few goodies into Chromebooks in time for the upcoming holiday season. A simple, streamlined user interface From the moment you hit the power button and watch your Chromebook boot up in eight seconds flat, you’ll notice that the operating system got a bit of a facelift. For example, the Chromebook now sports a fresh, clean login experience. We’ve also revamped the New Tab page to make it easier to manage your apps, bookmarks and most ...

On a panel at a recent conference, I had the pleasure of moderating a great discussion on building and managing in-house SEO teams. What made this panel superb was that it wasn’t just about in-house SEO teams.There was quite a bit of content around hiring, working with third parties, and the... Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.

eBay has acquired recommendation engine Hunch, with the aim of improving eBay’s personalized recommendations. Hunch has been around for a couple years now. The company’s stated mission is to “build a ‘taste graph’ of the entire web, connecting every person …

One of the complaints often leveled against email-delivered daily deals is that they’re not “relevant.” A refrain I’ve heard repeatedly is, “How many ‘main-pedi’ deals do I need?” To combat this “deal fatigue,” a range of sites, including... Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.

You may be wondering why on earth this infographic should matter to you beyond the word “sex”. Here is why, data for online ads. When I think of online gamers I tend to think of my almost twenty year old son and his friends sitting around drinking Monster. Obviously I have a lot to learn [...]Follow SEJ on Twitter @sejournal

Setting your marketing goals for next year? Will social media play a major or minor role? Do you have the tools and knowledge to make the most of social media? How will you measure success, and allocate your budget and resources accordingly? Attend SMX Social Media Marketing and learn how to... Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.

Your next generation iPad might blow you away with its super high-resolution retina display that many are sure that it will sport – but you might have to sacrifice a little bit of the iPad 2 sleekness in the process. …

With the demise of Yahoo Site Explorer today, SEOs and online marketers will be wondering where to go now for free access to the invaluable information it provided over the past 6 years. The companies that sell this information as part of their ma...

Google has added a new chat feature to Google+. When I opened up the service this morning, I was greeted with a message that said: If you click that “learn more” link, Google says, “Google Chat makes it easy to …

YouTube is currently testing a brand new homepage design that, among other things, puts a lot of emphasis on channels. Considering YouTube’s recent announcements regarding a push for quality content through new channels, it should come as no surprise that …

Google tweeted out sometime on Friday that there was a tweak to Panda that affects less than 1% of searches. Here’s the tweet, in the form of a “weather report”: .ditto137689499198160898{background: #ffffff url(http://a2.twimg.com/profile_background_images/6219441/bg-google-white-75.gif) no-repeat;padding: 20px;} .ditto137689499198160898 a { color: #0000cc;} …

Google tweeted that they have pushed out a minor update to the Google Panda algorithm this past Friday afternoon. The update impacts less than one-percent of searches, which is why Google labelled this a “minor” update. There have been a number of updates since the 2.5 update on... Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.

Have you seen the potential of SEO but are struggling to convince your boss or colleagues? You are not alone. SEO can often be viewed as a difficult, techy oddity, and not something that every company needs. Small-scale businesses often think they won’t benefit from spending money on online marketing. To help you explain the [...]Follow SEJ on Twitter @sejournal

Considering a global expansion in 2012? Extending your web presence internationally can be challenging, especially without local resources at your disposal. But, with the right preparations it can be done. Understanding the basic principles of Int...

MagiCubes.com, which is headquartered in Los Angeles, started in 1991 as an importer of trade show giveaways that were manufactured in Hong Kong, China, and Taiwan. The company created the original Magic Cubes, three-dimensional (3D) promotional p...

Google has decided to combine its payment-oriented services. Google Checkout users will be prompted to migrate to Google Wallet on their next login, while webmasters will be guided through a transition early next year. What the Transition Means ...

The battle between promoters of HTML5 and Flash is trying to coattail on the current popularity of the Occupy movement with two websites: OccupyFlash.org and its counter OccupyHTML.org. OccupyFlash was the first site and claims that Flash "makes...

Jobvite released an interesting report looking at employers’ use of social media in the recruiting process. The biggest takeaway, as illustrated above, is that 89% of U.S. companies will use social networks for recruiting. That’s a lot. However, it also …