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YouTube testing a new look?

YouTube testing a new look?

It appears that YouTube is getting a facelift. And Google+ might be a big part of the new look. Tech blog the Next Web was one of several whose staffers caught a glimpse of a redesigned interface on the massively popular video-sharing site.

 

Just Noticed I Can Login to Multiple Google Accounts Now

I just noticed today that there's an option to sign in to multiple Google accounts. I have a personal Google account and a couple business accounts. Now, I don't have to sign off from one to use the other. There's an option to switch accounts next to your username at the top right corner. I mostly only use GMail and Google Docs. I wonder if they just launched that today, or I've just never noticed it. Anyway, it's awesome.

 

Google Plus is Doomed

The real test of Google’s social network is what people do after they join. As far as anyone can tell, they aren’t doing a whole lot. Traffic-analysis firms have consistently reported Google+’s traffic to be declining from its early peak. Even Google’s own executives seem to have gotten bored by the site.

Senh: I agree with most of what the article says about Google+ because, unlike Forbes, I actually tried it out. And early on, I found that I have no use for it. It became a ghost town within a month. The only stuff there now are people's twitter feeds. The only thing that I'm using it for now is to +1 Wopular's articles for SEO. I'll probably also create a Wopular page, but I'm not sure how effective it'll be when no one's actually using it.

 

Another Company Changes Their Strategy Because of Google's Panda Update

Another Company Changes Their Strategy Because of Google's Panda Update

Demand Media, a content farm targeted by Google's Panda Update, is shifting focus from text to video. On its flagship site eHow, it's producing less written content and more how-to videos, moving from one ecosystem into another.

 

How Is Google's Freshness Algorithm Affecting Wopular

Last Thursday, Google launched another algorithm change to their search engine that rewards “fresher” content. For example, if you’re searching for a current event, the latest news articles would pop up to the top of the page. 35% of the search results are affected. I was thinking this should be great for a news sites like Wopular. I checked Google Analytics on Thursday and instead of getting a traffic boost, I got the opposite - a dip.

 

Zuckerberg: Facebook not at war with Google

Zuckerberg: Facebook not at war with Google

"You know, Google, I think, in some ways, is more competitive and certainly is trying to build their own little version of Facebook," Zuckerberg says. "But you know, when I look at Amazon and Apple and I see companies who are extremely aligned with us, right? And we have a lot of conversations with people at both companies just trying to figure out ways that we can do more together, and there is just a lot of reception there."

Senh: I don't think he should speak so condescendingly of Google+. Sure, I don't really believe it since my friends have pretty much abandoned it like Google Buzz. People initially didn't think much of Chrome's impact on the browser wars either, but it's now tied with Firefox as the second most used web browser. You just gotta be careful when Google decides to focus on something.

 

Google+ launches Pages service

Google+ launches Pages service

The search giant's social network poses a further challenge to Facebook by allowing companies to set up their own pages. The US firm says the Google+ Pages facility will help companies and campaigns engage with their audience. Organisations will not be charged to use the scheme and Google says it will not put adverts on their pages.

Senh: Speaking of which, I should replace Google Buzz with Google+. And now, add a Google+ Page for Wopular. With Google+, +1, and now Pages, it could still post a potential threat to Facebook. The only problem is most of my tech friends have stopped using Google+, so I'm sure how long this product will last before getting the ax, like Buzz.

 

Microsoft Disses Google: Quelle Surprise!

Microsoft Disses Google: Quelle Surprise!

Essentially, Rizzo says that Google just throws stuff out there, sees if it sticks and then only continues to develop and support those pieces of software which customers actually want to use. In contrast, Microsoft does lots and lots of planning about what it is going to do and then sticks with it having done so.

Senh: It's two different strategies. If you're dealing the with internet, and you can get immediate feedback, it's not a bad strategy to throw stuff up and see what sticks.

 

Mahalo and Hyperlinks Using SEO Strategy on Other Ecosystems: iPhone Apps & E-Books

Mahalo and Hyperlinks Using SEO Strategy on Other Ecosystems: iPhone Apps & E-Books

Talk about getting its ass-kicked by Google’s Panda Update, Mahalo’s been hit pretty hard. Jason Calacanis, the founder, has never been shy about how his site gets traffic - by paying writers cheaply to crank out content for the top Google keyword searches. In other words, an SEO play - a content farm.

 

Google acts on 'paedophile' claim

The search giant agrees to remove a Google Places review that defamed a businessman, 18 months after it was posted.

Senh: This is a touchy area. I can see both sides of the argument. Google probably doesn't want to get involved with moderating reviews on Google Places, but they will have to because there's an uptick of unscrupulous businesses are going to their competitors' pages and writing fake negative reviews.

 

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