Pilgrim’s Picks for August 13

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008 by Andy Beal

Pilgrim’s Picks for August 13

Lots of Picks today, so let’s jump right to it!

(updated) Spot Runner’s innovative business model didn’t work out, so it’s realigning it. The company lays off 100 50 but plans to hire about the same number to accommodate the realignment.
New look and new features for blog commenting system provider Disqus.
Google is no longer allowing new accounts for Feedburner’s Ad Network–I’ve still not seen AdSense for Feeds in my account, have you?
It looks like bloggers are not going to let China get away with faking many aspects of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics.
Hitwise has Google’s US market share at 70.77% for July.
Are you waiting for a Google Android cell phone? It could be in your hands as early as September!

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11 comments on “Pilgrim’s Picks for August 13”

San Nayak Says:

August 13th, 2008 at 12:00 pm

I know this must be a fact that google has more than 70% search market share but I am still struggling to believe it. I have a website where i receive 55%(MSN+Live) and 25%(Google) referrals. Time should prove me wrong and google should grow to 70% for my site(Big Money after all.)

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Otilia Otlacan Says:

August 13th, 2008 at 1:19 pm

I’ve joined FeedBurner’s Ad Network only several days ago, diligently linked it to my AdSense account and… nada, no ads. *scratches head*
Douglas Karr Says:

August 13th, 2008 at 2:15 pm

Great group of links today, Andy! I had to stop and read every single one!

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Andy Beal Says:

August 13th, 2008 at 2:20 pm

@Douglas – thanks!
PS3 Says:

August 13th, 2008 at 5:04 pm

It doesn’t seem to matter what the big G does, it still comes up smelling of roses. Will there ever be a truly competitive rival?
Lisa Barone Says:

August 13th, 2008 at 5:42 pm

Amusing that some of the SEOs getting worked up over China switching out the girl with the crooked teeth for a “prettier” version are the same ones who just a few weeks ago spoke out in favor of fake avatars. Um, hello.
Symbian Says:

August 14th, 2008 at 4:18 am

I’m waiting for Adsense for feeds too.

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SEO I-COM Says:

August 14th, 2008 at 5:03 am

I’ve never heard about Disqus before. I’ve always used cocomment.com
It seems like a good service!

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PS3 Says:

August 14th, 2008 at 1:57 pm

Nice collection of links, Thanks. Good Job!
Russell Page Says:

August 14th, 2008 at 7:01 pm

If the civil rights stuff won’t get called out by China’s B named NBC, then they’ve gotta get it somehow.

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Goran Web Design Says:

August 18th, 2008 at 4:06 am

Re(Beijing Opening ceremony):Well that is pretty disappointing. But I still think that Beijing has set the benchmark for setting up such a marvellous opening ceremony for such an event.