martinibuster - 4:45 am on Oct 7, 2003 (gmt 0)

Interesting article, thanks for pointing it out.

When you do a search on the name of the "victim's" website Ink doesn't list it until position #16. However, his site is heavy on the JS and Image Maps, and pretty short on content. I can see why his website dropped in the serps, although Ink should be capable enough to show his site in the top when you're actually searching for it. Ask Jeeves and Google place it in first place, AV has it in spot#2.

The obvious question: Is Inktomi incapable of doing a simple search or did they penalize the guy?

The trouble is, if paid inclusions are hidden, readers could grow to dismiss Internet search as nothing but a pile of ads.

It's getting there, isn't it.

By adhering to it's mission of providing relevant results Google is in the forefront again- hurray for Google! Some other folks are letting their pursuit of greater profits color their vision. Tsk, tsk.