Check out the top SEO, search engine and Internet marketing industry news stories from around the Web this week.

Google +1 Button Hides in Search Results
Google has changed the behavior of the Google +1 button as it’s seen in the search results. It’s now hidden until you put your cursor over the search results, then it is displayed and clickable.

Marketing Land, Search Engine Land’s Sister Site Launches
Search Engine Land recently turned 5 years old and launched its sister site, Marketing Land.

Survey Says SEO The Single Most Important Marketing Channel for SMBs
A new merchant confidence survey conducted by MerchantCircle/Reply.com shows that search engine optimization is the marketing channel most small businesses would choose if they could only use one.

The New Twitter: Everything You Need to Know
Twitter recently got a major update with a new look and new features. Check out this article to see what’s different.

5 Key Digital Media and Advertising Trends for 2012
Check out these new media predictions for 2012 to prepare your company for the trends that lie ahead.