Search Engine Reports - October 2005

Search Engine Reports

October, 2005
10/31/05: Second phase of Google's latest algorithm change, known as "Jagger," makes itself known. It appears to have been designed to better filter out sites that engage in illegitimate link strategies, sites that use hidden text, and newer sites. It seems to favor well-known brand name sites over small business sites.

10/21/05: Yahoo Search Marketing eliminates minimum monthly spend of $20.

10/13/05: Google and Comcast negotiate with Time Warner for a stake in AOL. Yahoo and Microsoft are also said to be interested.

10/7/05: Google releases Google Reader, an RSS feed, in beta version. Reviewers find it buggy.

10/7/05: Google Adwords builds upon the functionality they began offering in May, 2005, with site targeting by allowing section and page targeting. This allows the advertiser to specify exactly where their ads will appear.

10/1/05: Google bids to provide free wireless Internet connection to San Francisco users. This indicates a move into telecommunications that could solidify Google's position in search by making Google the default search engine for those who connect through its services. Some speculate that this could also provide Google the opportunity to monitor that traffic to improve its understanding of user behavior.

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