Source: hiveminds.co.uk

Usually when you see a Google Adsense advertisement on websites, it is usually branded by an adjacent link titled “Ads by Google” or more enthusiastically as “Ads by Goooooogle” or maybe no indication of Goog;e at all. Now a new Adsense testing seems to be going on with Google displaying its logo on the ads.

Adsense has introduced a new format, if you noticed. Instead of the Ads by Goooooogle below the ads, there will be a little graphical logo of Google. It’s still in beta because sometimes it pops up and sometimes it doesn’t.

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By: Katherine Keleher | Source: searchenginechannel.com

Many web designers fall into the trap of designing a fancy website that looks great but includes elements that will cripple its search engine rankings. It is a huge waste of time, effort, and sometimes money to create a beautiful looking site that does not attract any visitors. What good is all that beauty if no one can find it? Here are some common design elements that should be avoided whenever possible.

Image Links

Using images instead of text links for your site’s navigation menu can confuse search engine bots and may make your site difficult for them to spider completely. If you must use graphic elements for links, be sure to also include a set of text links for the spiders to follow. Many sites do this in their footer, either above or below the copyright information.

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