Google has added a new search feature - SearchWiki

If you search Google (while being signed in) you may have noticed there are two new icons that show up at the end of the search result.  One is an arrow pointing up and the other is an x.  You can now move around and edit the search results from Google.

This means you can delete search results that you don't want to see - as well as move your favorite search results up to the top.  Additionally, you can click on the small bubble at the end of the search result to add specific comments.  You can even add your own search result to the page!

Keep in mind that you are able to see all SearchWiki changes made for a search term .... so your changes are viewable by everyone as well.  You can view your edits to results by selecting the "See all my SearchWiki notes" at the bottom of the search results page.  To view everyone's changes to a particular search term select "See all notes for this SearchWiki".

SearchWiki only works while being signed into your Google account.  You can view the "normal" results, but signing out and researching your term.

Google states these new features are an example of how search is becoming more dynamic and is providing users with tools that make searching more useful.

There is a lot we could chat about domain names, but I would like to talk about what I think the three most important things are, when considering a

domain name purchase.

1.  Where to buy a domain name?
Choose a good registrar!!  And how do you do that?  Well I am glad you asked!!  First of all make sure you have full control over the domain name. 

Make sure you check to see what the process is for transferring the domain name as well as the registrar's process for renewing it.

Cheaper is not always better when buying a domain name.  With some of the cheaper companies, they make it impossible to transfer and if you

don't re-new on time because of a bad email address they will sell your domain name to a squatter and you will have to pay tons of money to get it

back.  So be careful when purchasing your domain name.

Also, be careful when searching for a domain name.  Some of the registrars have started this new process that occurs when you use their site to

check to see if a domain name is available.  If you don't buy it right then, they lock it for 5 days.  They see that someone is interested in it and want to

force you to buy it from them.  So, be very careful when looking.

2. Buy a .com
It is best to buy a .com for your company name.  Even if the .net or .biz is available, I would still try and be creative to get a .com that is a great match

to your company name and major keywords.

3. Make it easy to remember!
This is the most important thing to think about when buying a domain name.  Be creative and keep it in line with your marketing and branding, and

most important ... be memorable.

If you need any help with purchasing a domain name, please don't hesitate to post a comment and we will help however we can!!

Thanks for reading....Wendy's Take