» First Case of Large Scale Abuse at Google Maps?
It appears that some companies are managing to spam Google Maps local listings via Bulk Upload. This abuse was first reported to Google in the Maps for Business Group on 7/19/07 and substantiated on 7/20/07. Google’s response from Maps Guide Jen:
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» Cybersquatting Costs Companies $1 Billion–Is Godaddy.com’s CashParking Scam Partly To Blame?
Hooo Waaah! Some interesting observations about the "wild, wild west" landscape of the internet. Is Yahoo calling the kettle black?
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» Yahoo Makes It Official: Both For And Against Trademark Infringement
Yahoo goes on the offensive against trademark abuse, but shouldn't they be pointing the finger at themselves?
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» Online Brand Protection: 11 Graphic Examples Of Brand Abuse Online
The screenshot below displays an “ironical” example of identical copy being used on two unrelated company websites--Ominiture and Franklin Covey's PlanPlus.
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» Images Optimization: Using the Alt attribute with care
Many webmasters, web designers and inexperienced or unethical Search Engine Optimizers (SEOs) abuse the use of the Alt attribute, trying to stuff it with keywords, hoping to achieve a certain keyword density. Learn when and how to use it with care.
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» Offbeat News And Videos: Tearful Oprah Apologizes
TV talk-show queen Oprah Winfrey had tears in her eyes as she asked parents to forgive her for alleged abuse at her girls’ school here.
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