What’s New in SEO for January 18, 2011

Writing by Nick Stamoulis Tweet

We have compiled the latest news and updates from the big three, Google, Bing and Yahoo as it relates to SEO and the search engines overall.

WHAT’S NEW THIS WEEK WITH GOOGLE:
A new look for Google Translate for Android
Google Translate for Android, an app that lets you instantly translate between 53 languages, has been updated. Improvements include better dropdown and input boxes and a cleaner layout. You can also now try out its Conversation Mode, which allows you to communicate fluidly with another person in another language. Currently, Conversation Mode can only be used to translate between English and Spanish.

WHAT’S NEW THIS WEEK WITH YAHOO!:
Update on Global Yahoo! And Microsoft Search Alliance
The Yahoo! And Microsoft Search Alliance team is continuing to move forward. Transition of certain Yahoo! Search back-end functions to Microsoft’s search platform for organic search has been completed in Australia, Brazil, and Mexico.

WHAT’S NEW THIS WEEK WITH BING:
Bing Feature Update: Enhanced auto results put you in the driver’s seat
Bing will now assemble important information such as price, fuel economy, user rating, and listings in your area right within the search result for the car of your choice. Filters allow you to narrow down your search by model, price, year, or comparable vehicle.

So there you have it, the latest news in search from Google, Bing and Yahoo. We will be bringing you more exciting updates and news related to SEO and the world of search engine optimization each week, so check back often!