Falling victim to the hazards of competition from up-to-date blogging and social sites, Geocities will no longer exist later this year. Yahoo announced its decision in late April to shutter the ancient web hosting site, inspiring a range of responses. Keep reading for a look at Geocities’ history, purpose, reactions to its closing, and the lessons we can learn.
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Microsoft Gives Up on Yahoo Takeover Bid
In a move that caught many observers by surprise, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer walked away from his bid to purchase number two search engine Yahoo. The move ended three months of dramatic maneuvering on the part of both companies. Nevertheless, the rampant speculation continues.
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Search Engine and Marketing News Roundup
There is always something going on in the search engine field, whether it’s new acquisitions, new studies, or new approaches to marketing and advertising. This article takes a look at four recent stories: purchases by Yahoo and AOL, Facebook’s new transparency to search engines, and a potentially distressing report from Jupiter Research about viral marketing.
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