I would almost believe that even just the “talk” of a merger will open Google’s eyes. Google is my preferred search engine (habit, I suppose), but if someone marketed a new search engine and it got my attention as being reliable (providing better SERPs), I would consider trying it.

I have heard nothing about Ask.com, however, often during these public battles, those with a lower positioning can gain popularity by using the bad press to their advantage.

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What about Ask.com? Are they getting bigger? I’ve never seen any other search engine advertise on TV.

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I totally agree with what you’ve said. As an example, in my mission to find my “new blog of the week”, I conduct dozens of searches, and also click on comments on other blogs. My problem remains the same, “where is the content”.

Your personal blog is such a great resource for those who have failed in, or want help in a business, it’s a shame it’s not getting more recognition than it does.

Although a blog may be maximized for SEO, and receive top billing, it frustrates me when I waste my time, trying to find the correct (and current) answer to the question I am asking.

To me, content should be the first ingredient in any search engine’s secret recipe.

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It frustrates me to see Google results constantly showing the results of those who have the skills and knowledge to scam the system.

I can’t see Google or the others going too far down the road of maximising advertising.

If search traffic is going to double, then pay-per-click will simply make more money naturally through relevance.

My blog on our comeback story is a personal passion. I do get a fair amount of traffic from people searching for answers because they are struggling, but if doesn’t find enough people.

It forces someone like me who wants to just spread a message to seek financial support to get the “back end” of the blog more business-friendly.

I’ve spoken to the head of marketing from the insolvency practitioner I used to ask for sponsorship.

I’ve made it clear that editorially I can’t be swayed. But because I would personally recommend their company, and do genuinely want people to seek help earlier, I will write articles along those lines.

The point is, the voice of the small individual should get naturally louder through search engines. Not quieter as the secret formula they use is manipulated by those with the cash.

For me, the winner will be the one who gets the relevance count higher. And if content is the answer, then I’m all for it.

Having to adapt what you say so you’re almost writing in a programming language for a piece of software rather than a person reading is not exactly what people have in mind when they hit the search button.

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This issue has been boiling all weekend. I just read another interesting article filed by the New Your Times titled : “Google Works to Torpedo Microsoft Bid for Yahoo”

I don’t know if a merger of Microsoft and Yahoo could compete with Google, but they would probably give Google a run for the money.

If we did end up with another huge search engine, it would be those that are searching who would ultimately decide who the “winner” is, based on who is offering the best “product/service”.

At this time, it’s still very speculative, but this will be a great story worth watching.

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