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Google marketing update – Q4 2008

Author's avatar By Dave Chaffey 17 Dec, 2008
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Google SEO tools

  • 16 free Google Marketing tools - my compilation of the best tools from Google to improve your search engine marketing
  • Google published SEO Starter guide. Published on 13/11/2008, this is a useful introductory guide for non-SEO specialists such as web designers and marketers. There are no surprises about on-page optimisation; it covers the basics well. Also useful for advice about internal linking and information archicture (IA) but zero on what really matters - link-building.
  • Google releases SearchWiki. Launched 20th November 2008.

You will only see this if you are logged in with a Google account. Searchers can promote or demote a site for a particular search and can comment.

It caused a minor furore due to speculation that many people would comment negatively and promote sites. In the first month, usage has been limited.

You can see activity for your brand through using the "see all comments link" at the bottom of the search results page or adding and "swm=2" parameter as follows. Examples (need to be logged in):

Google Analytics updates

Paid search advertising

YouTube has been refining it's video options. I'm seeing more use of Video Ads and InVideo and AdSense ads on You Tube.

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By Dave Chaffey

Digital strategist Dr Dave Chaffey is co-founder and Content Director of online marketing training platform and publisher Smart Insights. 'Dr Dave' is known for his strategic, but practical, data-driven advice. He has trained and consulted with many business of all sizes in most sectors. These include large international B2B and B2C brands including 3M, BP, Barclaycard, Dell, Confused.com, HSBC, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, M&G Investment, Rentokil Initial, O2, Royal Canin (Mars Group) plus many smaller businesses. Dave is editor of the templates, guides and courses in our digital marketing resource library used by our Business members to plan, manage and optimize their marketing. Free members can access our free sample templates here. Dave is also keynote speaker, trainer and consultant who is author of 5 bestselling books on digital marketing including Digital Marketing Excellence and Digital Marketing: Strategy, Implementation and Practice. In 2004 he was recognised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing as one of 50 marketing ‘gurus’ worldwide who have helped shape the future of marketing. My personal site, DaveChaffey.com, lists my latest Digital marketing and E-commerce books and support materials including a digital marketing glossary. Please connect on LinkedIn to receive updates or ask me a question.

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