Saturday, March 20, 2004

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Friday, March 19, 2004

News

News: "More than 55 million Europeans use Google as their search engine of choice according to net measurement firm Nielsen/NetRatings.

The company found that, With a reach of over 47% of European internet users, Google far outstripped closest rivals MSN Search, which claims 27 million users (23.1% active reach), and Yahoo, which is used by just over 12 million (10.8% active reach).

Google also scoops the 'most number of pages viewed' prize with an average of 52, and the 'most amount of time spent on the site' award, with each person spending more than 15 minutes per month on its pages. Rivals Yahoo and MSN flailed in comparison with seven and four minutes respectively. "

Internet as research engine continues to grow - 19-Mar-04.

Internet as research engine continues to grow - 19-Mar-04.: "Internet as research engine continues to grow.

Dont expect any slowdown soon in the growing use of the internet for travel research, suggests Steve Kaufer, whose travel research site was recently acquired by IAC/InterActive Corp.

Mr Kaufer, co-founder and CEO of TripAdvisor Inc., told TravelMole: Travel research has always been at the forefront of internet activities. And that makes perfect sense. The information is there 24 hours a day. There are wonderful pictures and fresh sites.

TripAdvisor was formed in 2000 to provide a comprehensive travel search engine and directory to help consumers plan their trips. TripAdvisor.com is the 7th most popular travel website worldwide, the company says.

TripAdvisor does not sell travel, and has no intention of ever doing so, Mr Kaufer said.

Mr Kaufer said there are many good travel information sites, but none that operate like TripAdvisor. The companys search technology continuously scours the web for articles, reviews and opinions published on various travel topics such as hotel and resort properties. Ratings are then given. "

Thursday, March 18, 2004

Wired News: Think Globally, Search Locally

Wired News: Think Globally, Search Locally: "Google is introducing a new system designed to make it easier for people to find things closer to their homes, paving the way for the company to make more money selling ads to small businesses. The new algorithmic formulas will allow Google to display more local information in response to search requests that include a ZIP code or a city's name.

Google says these geographic queries are now more likely to generate phone numbers and specific addresses on its main results page. In many cases, Google also will display an icon of a compass that can be clicked upon to open another page containing a detailed map and directions to the location"

Monday, March 15, 2004

PR Updates once a Quarter? ; )

PR Updates once a Quarter?: "GG is joking around around. But he may he hinting at 2 things 1) PR will indeed update again, and 2) it may only happen once every 3 months. If true, we would see the next update in April."