According to a post on its blog, Google as of today is allowing users to block sites as they surf. "You’ll start seeing a new option to block particular domains from your future search results. " "Now when you click a result and then return to Google, you’ll find a new link next to “Cached” that reads “Block all example.com results.” "Once you click the link to “Block all … [Read more...]
Demand Media Buys CoverItLive.com Live Blogging System
Demand Media has just acquired CoverItLive.com an extensive tool one can use for liveblogging live events or other real-time stuff such as earnings calls and press conferences. CoverItLive powered live blogs for the Oscar ceremonies on People, TMZ, Entertainment Weekly, Variety and Mashable uses it as well. Chairman and CEO of Demand Media Richard Rosenblatt said of the acquisition: … [Read more...]
Google May Kill Off The URL Bar In Chrome: No More Direct Navigation?
According to an article Conceivablytech.com, domain owners worst nightmare might occur if Google as the article suggests, is considering modifying its Chrome Browser and might kill off the URL bar altogether. According to the article: "Google is working on a “major” overhaul of its Chrome browser... which could eliminate the URL bar altogether." "The most dramatic modification is … [Read more...]
Microsoft Now To Allow Advertisers To Use Trademark Terms On Bing/Yahoo
According to a post on Microsoft's blog, "In a major change in policy, Microsoft has decided to allow marketers to use other companies' trademarks to trigger search ads." "To come in line with search industry practices, as of March 3rd, Microsoft will cease editorial investigations into complaints about trademarks used as keywords to trigger ads on Bing & Yahoo Search in the United … [Read more...]
Tucows Reports Earnings: YummyNames Scores Another 1.5 Million In Sales In 4th Q
After the stock market closed today Tucows a member of our Domain Stock Index report earnings for the 4th Quarter ending December 31, 2010 Here are the highlights: ""Net revenue for the fourth quarter of 2010 increased 8.6% to $22.1 million from $20.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2009. "Net income for the fourth quarter of 2010 was $1.2 million, or $0.02 per share, compared with … [Read more...]
Texas Investigating Whether Google Is “Manual Overriding Or Altering” Search Result Rankings.
According to Fortune.com the Texas Attorney General Office is investigating whether Google is "manual overriding or altering" search result rankings. As part of the investigation the Texas AG demanded that Google turn over a broad range of internal documents as part of an antitrust review including its formula for determining advertising rates. State investigators also are investigating … [Read more...]
Marchex Reports Earnings: Revenue Up & $2.1 Million In Domains Sold In 4th Quarter
Marchex, Inc. a member of our Domain Parking Stock Index, reported its results for the full year ended December 31, 2010 after the market closed today. Here are the highlights of the 4th Quarter 2010 Results Revenue was $28.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to $23.4 million for the same period of 2009. GAAP net income applicable to common stockholders was $593,000 for the … [Read more...]