Webcology

Jim and Dave reflect on the Canadian winners from the 2010 Winter Olympics, plus they recap SMX West 2010, including the keynote conversation between Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and Danny Sullivan. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jim and Dave relish in the competition from the Winter Olympics, but make time to discuss the latest headlines including the US Department of Justice Approves Microsoft-Yahoo Deal, plus they give their commentary on social search and Google Buzz. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jim and Dave welcome SEO Consultant known in the space as theGypsy, the founder of a new controversial website called SEOBullshit.com, which is quoted to endeavour to tread the fine line between personal expression and just being a shitard dickhead. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Affiliate Marketers in Colorado are dealing with the possibility of the passage of Bill HB10-1193 introducing the affiliate tax in the State of Colorado by the Appropriations Committee. Jim and Dave discuss the bill ramifications with David Asseoff, Adperio’s founder, president, and CEO, and Internet Law Center founder Bennett Kelley. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & O...

Jim and Dave discuss a new report saying that 44 percent of Google users fail to click from Google News to newspaper web sites got some buzz this week. Plus they give their commentary on the possibility of Apple replacing Google as the default search engine on its iPhone with Microsoft Bing. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Google announced this week it will no longer censor search results in China. By no longer censoring search results at the request of the Chinese government, Google may well be preparing to abandon the largest and most expansive Internet market in the world. Also, Jim and Dave celebrate the 100th episode of Webcology relishing on their past episodes. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra...

Google Local Business Center Results Emailed to Random Business Leaders is topic of discussion and Jim is joined by Bill Slawski, CEO of SEO by the SEA and Mike Blumenthal, Owner and Local Marketing Expert of Blumenthals. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dave and Jim run down the year of search in review as it applied to WebmasterRadio. FM and the Search industry. They discuss Affiliate Convention, search headlines plus they look ahead to 2010. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rosalind Gardner, author of the Super Affiliate Handbook tells us about her history in affiliate marketing, her current endeavors and her views on the future of the affiliate marketing sector. MyAds Director of Account Management David Randall tell us about the recently launched Banner Advertising Service on the FOX Audience Network. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Op...

Jim breaks down the the Affiliate Convention Los Angeles 2009 speaker list and agenda, plus he and Dave reflect on a blog post by Danny Sullivan marking a 10 year milestone for hosting and organizing conferences, plus a huge announcement on the live entertainment for AffiliateBash. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dave Davies talks with Jim Hedger who recaps AdTech NY 2009. Highlights include Google Dashboard, the XY7.com NoBull party, Google Bugle and common complications of working abroad at conventions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Google GPS app for Android 2.0 released‎, Barry Diller, chief executive of IAC/InterActiveCorp., says that his company is open to a consolidating transaction in Internet search, and Yahoo pulls the plug on Geocities. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Learn about the news coming out following the release of the new Windows 7 Operating System. Plus, Jim and Dave speak with Brian Smith from SingleFeed about shopping engines. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ask.com announces its latest offering which is tied-up with its search engine called Ask Deals. Jim and Dave comment on a newly released commercial. Plus, a Major Mea Culpa Manifested in Yahoo Class Action Settlement, and a SEOMoz post on the Most Linked to Pages on the Internet. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Federal Trade Commission announced that it has approved final revisions to the guidance it gives to advertisers on how to keep their endorsement and testimonial ads in line with the FTC Act. Jim and Dave discuss the ruling and how Bloggers Must Give Full Disclosure. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Eli Goodman of comScore fills us in on the 217 page Internet Statistics Compendium. Also on the program is Econsultancy Research Director Linus Gregoriadis. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jim and Dave discusses FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski announcing his full support behind the principles of Net Neutrality, plus tells us about how he got Twitter hacked. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jim and Dave discuss reports that eBay and Skypes new investors are in violation of copyright law and are seeking damages that could total more than 75 million dollars for each day they operate Skype. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Search Ads and Banner Ads: A Powerful One-Two Punch is the name of a white paper put together by Justin Baker from AdReady. He goes through his comments on banner advertising and search. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jim goes into rant mode over a blog post by Andy Beal on Marketing Pilgrim.com titled speculating Why the US Government Might Take Control of Twitter. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jim is joined by Shannon Poole of ConferenceCalendar.com to discuss news that included Google AdWords Requirements for third-party ad serving, the Lochness Monster on Google Maps , and SEOMoz's annual survey of Search Engine Ranking Factors. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#iranelection and #gr88 US Twitter organizer Kristine Schachinger discusses how the social networking tool Twitter allowed people to report on events in Iran during the election protests and media blackout earlier this summer. Under the user name @schachin, Kristine has acted as an organizer, promoter, programmer and catalyst for the Greenwave Revolution on Twitter. She and her team worked 20-hour...

Jim and Dave discuss Microsoft Bing and their decision for a viral ad based on a jingle called Bing Goes the Internet by Jonathan Mann. Plus, we learn what WebmasterRadio. FM has in store for when they arrive at Search Engine Strategies San Jose 2009. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jim and Dave take a look at the various sectors immediately (or very soon to be) affected by the new-born beast known as BingYa! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A Discussion on a recent SEM Synergy episode on Optimizing for Real Time Search, plus news on Zappos absorbed by Amazon in an all stock transaction. Jim and Dave also discuss Customer Service Heroes and Goats. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy