Google ad results first for site search?

I extensively use Google's search within site feature---which can be added manually to any search (though I use a Firefox toolbar button) by adding "site:domain.com" to any search, replacing "domain" with the name of the domain to be searched.

In response to a recent comment on Google's nofollow I tried this type of search at Pegeen flower girl dresses. Never seen results like this before: a whole PAGE of ads preceded the organic SERPs! Also showed ads in this format.

Anyone have any idea why this might be? Marg from Pegeen notes some problems with the site showing in the SERPs just recently. I've put a thumb of the problem below. Any thoughts?

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Protecting reputations, changing perceptions in the face of negative publicity on the web

I've provided a brief overview in four strategic areas at the TweetSmarter blog.

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Quality information on understanding PPC

I am extremely impressed by the quality of information I've found on optimizing your internet advertising over at the RedFly PPC Marketing blog.

Warning! Dave Davis, managing director at RedFly, doesn' t shrink from digging into the technical nitty gritty of what works and how to do it in a PPC Campaign. But check it out: He explains things exceptionally clearly.

Dave also seems to have a helpful response to virtually every post comment. Really one of the most amazingly helpful places for PPC on the internet. Dave started posting about PPC around nine months ago, so this blog hasn't had time to become as popular as it deserves too (and will!)

Incidentally, never met the man. Just read the blog today. It's just such a pleasure to come across something so helpful and share it with others!

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