Solution: unable to save 100 results in Google search?

by Ash Nallawalla December 18, 2010

I prefer to get the maximum number of results in a Google Search, namely, 100 results. For the past few days I noticed that I was getting only 10 results even after I went to the Search Settings (Preferences) and changed the number from 10 to 100. My preference was not sticking. Why was this [...]

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WhereIs Maps now powers Google Maps

by Ash Nallawalla December 15, 2010

You probably know the streets in your neighbourhood better than other suburbs, so what better way to test your new GPS than to plot a route from your home to some known destination. I have evaluated a few car GPS units and own a couple of Garmin units. The most recent one is a Garmin [...]

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Edimax AR-7284WnA wireless modem router firmware upgrade without confusion

by Ash Nallawalla November 20, 2010

Whenever I have an issue with my Netspace ISP ADSL1 connection, I dread the conversation with the tech support person, as it takes a while to establish that I have half a clue about ISP operations and connectivity. Long story short — I bought an Edimax AR-7284WnA wireless modem router to replace a Billion BiPAC [...]

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Unhappy with Cheetah Wireless Internet in Las Vegas

by Ash Nallawalla November 19, 2010

I was one of many who signed up for the special pricing for a Clear 4G/3G USB modem during Pubcon. Cheetah Wireless Technologies Inc (CWTI) has offered this during a few events in the past and they also offer wireless coverage to Las Vegas residents and businesses. I used it at the official Pubcon hotel, [...]

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Search terminology – some customers call a spade a bloody shovel

by Ash Nallawalla November 19, 2010

In my work as an in-house SEO consultant I sometimes see the client using industry terminology on the website rather than the words you or I might type into a search engine. Case in point — should it be mortgage or home loan? I live in Australia and during casual conversations I hear more people [...]

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Google Hotpot heats up the local search scene

by Ash Nallawalla November 16, 2010

As if the recent release of Place Search wasn’t enough, Google announced the launch of Hotpot in its LatLong blog post. It is a new way to provide your ratings and reviews for any business that is listed in Place Pages.  You can get recommendations of nearby places and involve your friends in writing reviews [...]

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Do IYP speed tests mean anything?

by Ash Nallawalla November 6, 2010

Having compiled the 2010 USA IYP Rankings a few days ago, I knew that their page load times were quite different. There are a few page speed test tools around but it was important to use one based in the US, so I used the one at Webpagetest.org. As SEOs we have to consider the [...]

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Superpages.com tops 2010 USA IYP Rankings

by Ash Nallawalla November 3, 2010

Just over a year ago I published SEO ranking of US IYPs across 274 cities. Exactly a month ago I took the same ranking measurements, but did not publish them owing to a lack of time. A couple of days ago, Google announced the deployment of Place Search, (a new layout of the results page) [...]

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Google SERP with just 5 organic results!

by Ash Nallawalla October 31, 2010

The new Place Search by Google is causing a stir in SEO circles. I am still seeing many layouts, not just the fat one which resembles 7 organic results tagged with a balloon and their Place Pages link, with a map to the right. But I didn’t expect to see a SERP with just 5 [...]

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How to transfer a domain name to GoDaddy

by Ash Nallawalla October 30, 2010

I had an unused domain at Yahoo! Domains (the mechanics of which are operated by Melbourne IT). I had bought it when the price was ridiculously cheap – $0.99 or $1.99. I think I tried to move it to GoDaddy some years ago, which has most of my domains, but gave up. I tried it [...]

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Place Search – local search results on Google will never be the same again

by Ash Nallawalla October 28, 2010

The official Google blog has just announced the rolling out of the new-look local search results, known as Place Search. Here is an example: URL for above search: http://www.google.com.au/search?num=20&hl=en&newwindow=1&esrch=LocalMergeImpl%3A%3AExperiment&q=los+angeles+pizza&aq=f&aqi=g10&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai= The Google blog says: Today we’re introducing Place Search, a new kind of local search result that organizes the world’s information around places. We’ve clustered search [...]

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Will doxo set the world on fire?

by Ash Nallawalla October 25, 2010

A new Seattle company doxo has launched, offering to help companies that presently send paper bills to their customers. doxo has set up a WordPress-based website and blog but it hasn’t spent much time thinking of SEO or online reputation hygiene factors. Quite understandable for a startup with better things to think about, but they [...]

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