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That's right... we think our Weekly News newsletter is looking a little dated, so it's about time for a refresh.The re-vamped newsletter will be launched in the next month... so look out!Here's where you can help! We want to hear your thoughts and ideas - after all, you're the ones who read it each and every week.We already have some great new features and articles up our sleeve (not to mention the fact that it's going to look super cool), but we would really like to know what you want from the newsletter.Is there something missing in our newsletter you would like to see included? Or do you not like the color scheme we have going on currently? (Don't worry it's on our list of changes too!)Leave any ideas in the comments section below and we will be sure to add it to the list of improvements.

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Google have expanded their local business listings on Google Maps to boost the number of clickable search results from ten to hundreds of businesses. Instead of just plotting the first ten search results on the map, Google now includes hundreds of other businesses across the map using small red circles.For example, the search for "coffee in Seattle" now returns the following map showing hundreds of businesses across the local area:You can click on any of the circles to get more information about the business they represent, essentially giving many more local businesses first page exposure on Google maps. It should be noted that the top 10 listings will still appear as pins on the left hand side of the map.This is great news for businesses with local listings as it now gives you even more exposure across Google maps and in local search results. It should make it easier for local customers to find your business and also see specific areas where related businesses are grouped together.If you're a local business without a Google maps listing, now is the time to get included!

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Google have expanded their local business listings on Google Maps to boost the number of clickable search results from ten to hundreds of businesses. Instead of just plotting the first ten search results on the map, Google now includes hundreds of other businesses across the map using small red circles.For example, the search for "coffee in Seattle" now returns the following map showing hundreds of businesses across the local area:You can click on any of the circles to get more information about the business they represent, essentially giving many more local businesses first page exposure on Google maps. It should be noted that the top 10 listings will still appear as pins on the left hand side of the map.This is great news for businesses with local listings as it now gives you even more exposure across Google maps and in local search results. It should make it easier for local customers to find your business and also see specific areas where related businesses are grouped together.If you're a local business without a Google maps listing, now is the time to get included!

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If you've seen increased click-through or revenue from your site since changing the font, let us know in the blog comments below!

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If you've seen increased click-through or revenue from your site since changing the font, let us know in the blog comments below!

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here.Although it will be the second quarter of 2009 before we can all use this application, I'm excited to see its success- after all, Yahoo! could really do with some success after a disastrous 2008.

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here.Although it will be the second quarter of 2009 before we can all use this application, I'm excited to see its success- after all, Yahoo! could really do with some success after a disastrous 2008.

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The service works by provisioning a trackable number and assigning that number to a hidden web page on your site containing your Google Analytics tracking code. When a phone call to the tracking number is connected, the technology will place a web browser visit to your hidden tracking web page and in this way insert the phone call event back into your Google Analytics account. Each phone call generates a unique visit which is clearly labeled inside of Analytics.In order to track live chat interaction, Google Analytics has implemented LivePerson which allows you to interact with customers live via chat. Live Person created a GA integration that allows users to track conversions after chat, and also creates the following reports:

• Map Overlay Report which displays volume and quality metrics of live chat interactions by geographic region

• Search Engines Report: Reveals the sources and keywords that drive interactive chats (and resulting conversions)

• Reverse Goal Path Report: Lists the navigation paths that lead to the most chats

I think this is a great initiative by Google. Not only is this a great tool for comprehensive lead tracking for businesses, but it also gives Google Analytics another point of difference from its competitors.Do you think there are offline conversions that could be tracked by Google Analytics? Feel free to let us know below.

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The service works by provisioning a trackable number and assigning that number to a hidden web page on your site containing your Google Analytics tracking code. When a phone call to the tracking number is connected, the technology will place a web browser visit to your hidden tracking web page and in this way insert the phone call event back into your Google Analytics account. Each phone call generates a unique visit which is clearly labeled inside of Analytics.In order to track live chat interaction, Google Analytics has implemented LivePerson which allows you to interact with customers live via chat. Live Person created a GA integration that allows users to track conversions after chat, and also creates the following reports:

• Map Overlay Report which displays volume and quality metrics of live chat interactions by geographic region

• Search Engines Report: Reveals the sources and keywords that drive interactive chats (and resulting conversions)

• Reverse Goal Path Report: Lists the navigation paths that lead to the most chats

I think this is a great initiative by Google. Not only is this a great tool for comprehensive lead tracking for businesses, but it also gives Google Analytics another point of difference from its competitors.Do you think there are offline conversions that could be tracked by Google Analytics? Feel free to let us know below.

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comScore, Google dropped 0.5 percentage points to sit at 63% of all US searches in January 09. In the scheme of things not exactly the worst result. However given their never ending march towards 100% - it will surprise many.On the other hand, Yahoo! and Microsoft will have surprised many also, by finally regaining some share of the market they've been losing over the last few months.Yahoo! increased its share of the market by 0.5 percentage points, to sit at 21%, while Microsoft grew to 8.5% (up 0.2 percentage points). The trend for Microsoft was also echoed over in France where it was the top growth performer - with an improvement of 5.5% according to AT Internet Institute.There's nothing here that's going to have a drastic impact on search as we know it, and my guess is that the trends will return to normal in Feb 09. But when you're Yahoo! and Microsoft, you have to celebrate any wins you can when it comes to search.