Google changes search algorithm for US, but how will it affect sites?

In a recent algorithm change, Google plans to reduce ranking results for “low-quality sites – sites which are low-value add for users, copy content from other websites or sites that are just not very useful”, according to Amit Singhal and Matt Cutts on the official Google blog.

Google will instead reward sites that feature unique and well-written content with analysis, researched or mention of news.… - Read More >

Nielsen reveal the top UK web brands.

List of top media brands online has Google at the top.

UKOM and Nielsen have compiled a list that reveals the top 50 media brands on the web.

Surprisingly it shows that since the last poll more traditional established brands have made a considerable comeback in the rankings. Companies such as Argos and John Lewis now make up nearly half of the list.… - Read More >

A film about Facebook has been tipped for success at the Oscars following critical acclaim.

The Social Network which documents the founding of Facebook has secured eight Oscar nominations.

It has been a runaway success at the box office for The Social Network, a drama which follows the story of Mark Zuckerberg and the eventual founding of the social networking site Facebook. The biographical film, written by screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, also delves into the ensuing lawsuits between Zuckerberg and his … - Read More >

Lufthansa has extended its in-flight internet service to a selection of aircrafts.

Passengers on a German airline can use the internet during their flights.

Ever wanted to do a little online shopping, network with friends and check out the latest web news on a plane?

German airline Lufthansa has opted to offer Wi-fi connectivity to passengers on its commercial flights following the success of a free trial period at the end of last year.

The FlyNet project allows consumers to … - Read More >

Anonymous may launch cyber-attacks against the Westboro Baptist Church.

Internet hacker group Anonymous have allegedly published an open letter stating that they intend to bring down the website of controversial American Westboro Baptist Church through a cyber-attack.

An open letter has been published on the so called ‘hacktivists’ website, which states the church is full of bigotry and fanaticism.

They also have issued warnings that should they continue to their anti-homosexual campaigning then Westboro’s website will be attacked.

However, the Topeka-based … - Read More >

Social networking website Facebook adds ‘civil unions’ as a relationship status option.

Facebook has been applauded by equality rights campaigners after adding ‘civil unions’ and ‘domestic partnerships’ to its list of relationship options.

In a move which has been welcomed and celebrated by equality rights campaigners, social networking giant Facebook has added a new range of options to its relationship status choices.

British, Canadian, French, American and Australian users now have the option to choose ‘civil unions’ and ‘domestic partnerships’ … - Read More >

As cybercrime increases, businesses urged to share details to increase safety measures.

Due to a growing number of phishing and hacking attacks on businesses, cyber security specialists Detica have urged companies to report any cybercrime they experience without fear of legal reprisals.

According to a report released by the Cabinet Office, cybercrime is costing the UK approximately £27 billion per year – £21 billion of this is lost within UK businesses, with the main targets being support services, construction industry, … - Read More >

Kidnapped child found thanks to micro-blogging sites.

Chinese toddler reunited with his family thanks to a social networking campaign.

A Chinese toddler has been reunited with his family after an internet campaign resulted in him being freed from his kidnappers. Crowds celebrated in the street as Lele was re-united with his father in an event that was filmed by journalists from around the world. The child was kidnapped three years ago and his parents have been searching ever since.… - Read More >

With Google currently having all encompassing dominance in the search engine market, you would have to be pretty confident, stupid or ambitious to even consider entering the same market.
Blekko however has already done it and brings your search results in a way that harkens back to the days of Yahoo and the more modern days of Google as we know it now.

Blekko has some unique features, the biggest of which is the slashtags which allow user to create … - Read More >

Lil Wayne gets the most Facebook Likes in 24 hours on one post alone stealing Oreo’s previous record.

The rap star Lil Wayne has broken the Guinness World Record for the highest number of Facebook Likes on a single post in a day beating Oreo’s first attempt.

It wasn’t long since the world record for the most number of Facebook Likes was set by cookie manufacturer Oreo, but it seems that the musician Lil Wayne has taken the biscuit and … - Read More >

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