What’s New in SEO for May 17, 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:
Google Transit goes to Washington
In partnership with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), Google Transit is adding all of D.C.’s Metro and bus stations, stops and routes, as well as connections to other transit systems in nearby cities. You can find this information on Google Maps as well as Google Maps for mobile.

WHAT’S NEW THIS WEEK WITH YAHOO!:
Yahoo! Search Trends: Mother’s Day – Mom’s Want More Than Flowers and Breakfast in Bed
While both sons and daughters had been prepping to celebrate Mother’s Day, more than 62% of searches for “mother’s day” came from females in the 30 days leading up to the occasion.

WHAT’S NEW THIS WEEK WITH BING:
Airfares Expected to Rise Nearly 15 Percent, Hotels Up 7 Percent: Beat the Trends with Bing Travel Tips
The Bing Travel Fareology Team has issued their forecast for the 2011 summer travel season, showing that airfare and hotel costs are on the rise. Bing Travel has the tools and tips that travelers need to save time and money.

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!