Google Changes Ads to Purple Background

July 28, 2010 by Brett Reilly

So have you noticed this yet? Google has changed the top sponsored results in the Google search results from a light yellow background to a purple background. Here's what I'm talking about - notice the purple background in the top sponsored results in Google search: Why the change? Google has officially stated that the change is due to the ...

Yahoo Marries Google in Japan

July 27, 2010 by Brett Reilly

Hold onto your mouse, and make sure your keyboard is stable! Yahoo announced today that it will use Google technology to power its Yahoo Japan search engine and ad delivery system. This was attempted before in the US until the government squashed Yahoo's efforts because of fears over a search monopoly. But regulators in Japan do not share ...