AJAXing Google's SOAP API

There are many webmasters who leverage Google's search results and other related data by using their SOAP API. However, what are these folks to do now that Google is no longer supporting it? That's right; Google has vacated its AJAX architecture. Before those of you using the original API descend on Mountain View in a panicked state, be advised the SOAP API still works although Google will not be issuing any more keys for that particular API. From now on, users will be asked to download the AJAX version. For those of you who are confused about the two development styles, Wikipedia has more. SOAP is defined as Asynchronous JavaScript and XML. The idea behind AJAX to reduce the amount of full-page loads associated with standard content updating. By using AJAX, the entire page doesn't need to be reloaded - only the section being updated. A great example of AJAX in action is the Google personalized homepage. The content modules are developed using AJAX. Speaking of the AJAX version, does it perform like its SOAP predecessor does? In a word - no, it does not. SearchEngineRoundtable's Barry Schwartz Google 404 page. When I tried to backtrack my way to the beginning of the sign-up process, I was taken back to the Murdok. Visit Murdok for the