Yahoo! launched new universal search options earlier code named as Panama on 2nd October of this month. In new Yahoo! search there are options for different types of content search that is automatically done by search engine crawlers. Now one can view embedded video, photos from yahoo’s extensive Flicker collection.

And this time even yahoo results are customized according to specific type of searches as exclusive for celebrities, musical artists and news. The other unique feature in this universal search version is use of a drop-down box called search assist appears as users types various spelling fixes and search suggestions on the basis of typed matter.

Though, these facilities are also provided by other search engines too but yahoo has presented it smartly. In the search, relevant information from the Yahoo’s upcoming event site upcoming.org for local events related to search is provided. New universal Search option also features information from Yahoo Answers.  As market analysts are happy about these features and hopes it would make Google to think over strategies, at least once. Check it out, yourself, at Yahoo!

The big event that I had worked for so hard with my colleagues went off smoothly; in fact it was super duper. No, am not blowing my own trumpet, check what Saptarshi has to say about it. The stars of the show held at Hotel Clarks Inn were of course Andy Hagans and Rich McIver. They held forth on SEO, Link Building, and Link Baiting techniques and the sixty odd lucky guys who attended the show were held in thrall.

The learning was great, the discussions yielded a lot on the subjects, thoughts, notes, and contact numbers were exchanged. The event was a great opportunity for SEO enthusiasts to learn about their craft and build relationships. Lest you think, it was all work let me tell you that there was a lot of play as well. A cocktail party with peppy Bollywood tunes had everybody in the mood for some dancing; Andy made a good fist of shaking a leg and Rich commandeered the mike and let us have his rendition of Hotel California.

The latest news is that am playing host to Andy and Rich and we are off to see the Taj Mahal, will keep you guys posted and add pics as well.