You have finally come around to using Microdata Markup for your site. The next issue is where to get the information you would need to implement it.

There are many competent websites out there trying to dish out something new every so often for free and some who like to tease you with their knowledge and offer it in full to you for a price. Free information is where you want to go mainly because any following update on Microdata will consequently be free of charge as well.  Read more... (490 words, 1 image, estimated 1:58 mins reading time)

Ever heard of them? Needless to say these are individuals that are simply out to mess someone else’s day or, if possible, life. The longer the influence they have on them, the more satisfaction they receive. The Wiki definition of an internet troll is the it is someone who posts inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary intent of provoking readers into an emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion.  Read more... (501 words, 1 image, estimated 2:00 mins reading time)

Google analytics is an essential tool if you want to gather key data about your site. To most of us the important data that we need to know about is the amount of visitors we receive, the keywords they used, the page views and bounce rate.  All of this data is neatly presented in Google analytics and within a few seconds these metrics should be clearly visible.

Another essential elements to Google analytics is its ability to track and store information on your sites search function.  Read more... (729 words, 2 images, estimated 2:55 mins reading time)

I discovered yesterday that Google has implemented a much more enhanced and updated sitelinks display. Previously a site that was awarded sitelinks can have up to 8 sub links that will display below the main link on SERPs. We have all seen exactly what those look like over the years.

As of yesterday (08-15-2011), I have found that Google is now displaying sitelinks that include descriptions and are spaced out much wider, giving them a VERY prominent display on SERPs.  Read more... (311 words, 3 images, estimated 1:15 mins reading time)

Google has launched a new tool in the hopes that you’ll either sign up for (or finish filling out) your Google Profile so they can catch up on the social networking game they’ve been so unable to capitalize on. They’re calling it “Me on the Web”.

Me on the Web is Google Alerts paired with a few of Google’s how-to articles on managing your online presence. There’s no actual new technology or service or software; it’s just another (perhaps simpler) way to sign up for Google alerts for any personal information you want – or anyone else’s personal information that you know.  Read more... (606 words, 1 image, estimated 2:25 mins reading time)

Google just announced the immediate availability of the Google +1 Button for websites. This is another massive attempt by Google to enter the social media game in a big way.

We are going to take a look at exactly what the +1 button is, why you may want to use it, and also why you may not want to use it on your sites.  Read more... (911 words, 3 images, estimated 3:39 mins reading time)