Following a flurry of criticism over its privacy policy revamp, Google is attempting to clear up misconceptions about its actions. Users still have control over what information Google sees; Google is not collecting any more data about users than it has in the past; and users can use as much or as little as they...Read More
Earlier this week when Google Plus announced changes to its name policy, I was quick to point out that what was being reported as the ability to create and use pseudonyms on the service was not what it seemed. After extensive communication over the past three days (and nights) with Google’s official spokespeople and learning...Read More
Researchers have uncovered several vulnerabilities in the default WordPress installation page. “The flaws were found by researchers at TrustWave’s SpiderLabs, and in their advisory on the WordPress bugs, they describe how attackers would be able to exploit them,” writes Threatpost’s Dennis Fisher. “In the advisory, the researchers also include code that can be used to...Read More
Computerworld – Google has whipped up a privacy brouhaha with a blog post announcing that the company is rewriting its privacy policy, consolidating user information across its services. What has the blogosphere and some users in an uproar is that Google isn’t offering users an opt-out option. If you don’t want your information from Gmail,...Read More
The start of the new year is the ideal time for B2B search engine marketers to reassess website strategy and determine where enhancements could be made to benefit SEO visibility. With budgets still in review and benchmarks being set, focusing on site enhancements first could help maximize the benefits of all ongoing SEO initiatives, that...Read More
GLOBAL – WordPress is the world’s biggest and – many would say – best content management system for websites. Many of the sites you read on a daily basis are based on the system – including this one. Easy for beginners but almost infinitely customisable, WordPress has a lot of fans. And a lot of...Read More
Google has already been collecting some of this information. But for the first time, it is combining data across its Web sites to stitch together a fuller portrait of users. Consumers won’t be able to opt out of the changes, which take effect March 1. And experts say the policy shift will invite greater scrutiny...Read More
It seems that Google loves WordPress. WordPress is an SEO dream for beginners. How and why they are having an affair is easy. Here is why: New York, NY (PRUnderground) January 24th, 2012 By Alex Miranda: Why are Google and WordPress so much in love? Why is it the perfect platform for anyone who wants...Read More
SAN FRANCISCO: Google’s US lobbying bill more than tripled to $3.76 million in the fourth quarter as the Internet search leader fought proposed changes to online piracy laws and sought to influence a wide range of other issues that could affect its fortunes. The amount that Google Inc spent making its political points from October...Read More
In the wake of as many as 7,000 websites going black in protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect IP Act, Congress won’t take the up controversial bills this session. On Wednesday, Jan. 18, thousands of websites, such as Wikipedia, Reddit and WordPress, blacked out their websites to protest the legislation intended...Read More
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