Paid Search

Google AdWords Sitelinks: Higher CTR on Premium Ad Space

No Comments 17 December 2010

Google AdWords sitelinks are now available for any advertiser and initial results show an improved click-through rate on premium SERP real estate.

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Organic Search

Google Testing New Full Page Preview

2 Comments 28 October 2010

A recent Google test features a full page preview available within the SERP when hovering over a result. We examine the functionality and possible ramifications.

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Google

Blue Arrow in Google Instant Search

3 Comments 01 October 2010

The new blue arrow in Google SERPs represents the ability to browse search results using only keyboard commands.

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Google, Organic Search

Blue Arrow Appearing in Google SERP

5 Comments 01 October 2010

We noticed a blue arrow graphic appearing on the 1st Google SERP result, either organic or paid, and occasionally on the 2nd result. Is this driven by page rank, most clicked link or just an HTML5 test?

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Google, Organic Search

Brands Dominate Search Results

2 Comments 24 August 2010

Users have begun noticing that some brands are dominating the search results page with a single domain and Google confirmed a change had been made in its algorithm. We examine the ramifications to brands and searchers.

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Paid Search

Small Business Turns to Paid Search in Tough Economy

No Comments 30 July 2010

Small business is increasingly turning to paid search ads and the conversions are starting to add up.

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Google, Paid Search

New Image Search Ads Available for Google Images

No Comments 22 July 2010

Advertisers have previously had the ability to include text ads within Google Image search results but it was just recently announced that thumbnail image ads would become available as well.

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Social Media

Facebook: Social Media as Search Tool?

No Comments 30 June 2010

As the presence of web search becomes more ubiquitous in the lives of users, coupled with the increased awareness of social media power on the web, the relation of these two segments might reveal a new way to interact with the web.

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Google

World Cup Search Results: The Importance of Timely Content

No Comments 22 June 2010

Every 4 years the world gathers to watch their country’s football team compete on a global arena. Many will go directly to a search engine and rely on the SERP results to provide the scores and statistics they want to see.

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Blog

Search Engine Marketing Poised for Growth in 2010

No Comments 31 March 2010

Despite steady growth in search engine marketing spending the past two years, it didn't keep pace with years past. However, the “State of Search Engine Marketing 2010” report, from Econsultancy and the Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization (SEMPO), indicates a rise in spending is set to return in 2010.

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About Search Work

Proximity Search is a client service capability within the BBDO/Proximity Worldwide Network. We serve as the Global Center of Excellence for Search out of the Barefoot Proximity office in Cincinnati, Ohio and collaborate with our colleagues in over 62 offices around the world to meet the organic, paid, social, local and mobile search needs of our clients. We also offer comprehensive measurement and analytics capabilities to identify the effectiveness and ROI of all digital marketing programs.

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