10 biggest search trends of the year
From Pudsey the dog to Gangnam Style, as 2012 comes to a close Experian Hitwise takes a look back at some of the big events that have trended online this year in the UK.
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Google Maps returns to Apple store with new features
Google’s new standalone Maps app for iOS has just gone live in the App Store, following Apple’s controversial decision to replace it with their own brand of mapping software.
RadiumOne launches real-time hashtag targeting
Ad technology firm RadiumOne has launched a cross-platform hashtag targeting capabilities, enabling advertisers to instantly target and connect with customers who show real-time interest in their brand.
Facebook privacy: New controls over ‘who can see your stuff’
Facebook is to introduce new privacy controls next week letting users set their level of “frictionless sharing”, which has until now allowed apps such as Spotify or Yahoo! News to automatically post on the social network about users’ listening or reading habits.
Online video ‘can double Google search traffic’- report
If online video is optimised for search, it can double Google search traffic, according to a new report.
Google+ ‘now has 235 million active users’: Communities launched to rival Facebook groups
Google has announced that there are 500 million profiles on its social network, 235 million of which were active this month.
Google CEO: “I’m extremely curious that Apple has not chosen to sue us”
In a frank interview this week, Google’s executive chairman Eric Schmidt has admitted his surprise that Apple has not sued the search giant.
Google adds ‘3D’ shopping to rival in-store experience
Google has launched a suite of new online shopping tools ahead of the festive season, including a list of top toys that lets shoppers inspect potential purchases in 3D, along with listings and even floor plans of nearby stores.
Ecommerce trends: The rise of 'multi-channel' shopping
The convenience of online shopping and retailer’s website functionality are key motivations for the adoption of online grocery shopping by consumers. 20% of the UK internet population visit the leading grocery retailers’ websites each month, with an average of 1.3 million consumers purchasing online.
Ecommerce trends: The rise of ‘multi-channel’ shopping
The convenience of online shopping and retailer’s website functionality are key motivations for the adoption of online grocery shopping by consumers. 20% of the UK internet population visit the leading grocery retailers’ websites each month, with an average of 1.3 million consumers purchasing online.