Japanese SEO
What do you want Google to bring you for Christmas?
I had a short interview yesterday, and the question was “What do you want Google to bring for Christmas?” My answer was “easier algorithms”. OK, maybe “easy” wasn’t the right word, I should’ve said something like “standardized” or even “fare” and this is my thought behind this answer.
Continue »How to Create Rich Snippet for Google Japan
Rich Snippets was just rolled-out in Japan, which is the second market to use this feature. August and December are 2 of the biggest gift giving months in Japan, and this new feature came out just in time to help those holiday shoppers.
Continue »Key points in launching a Global website
Ad more companies developing global websites, they are facing new and often times unexpected challenges in launching and managing the websites. There are some key points in launching a global website that makes you better ready for it. Also, read my interview about the topic and come to my session at SES NY on March 24.
Continue »Search Engine Optimization in Japan – Google Blogoscoped interview
My interview with Google Blogoscoped about Search Engine Optimization in Japan. I had fun doing it, and glad to hear some great feedbacks. I hope it would encourage people to consider Japan as their main target market.
Continue »Search box in ads
Using the search box in advertising has become very popular in Japan. You see the search box in TV commercials, magazine ads, online ads, etc. etc. It’s every where, but do they really rank for the search term?
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