Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web.
Search Engine Roundtable Stories:
Google’s Ranking Algorithms Dynamically Change Based On Query & Context
The other day I reported how Google said there is no such thing as the top three ranking signals despite what may have been said before. I said it is likely because some queries weight some signals more important than others…
Google Search Ranking Update Chatter Continues
As you know, we reported Google algorithm search ranking shifts this past Monday based on weekend chatter. That died down for a bit but overnight it spiked back up…
Google Tests Indoor Maps In The Local Knowledge Panel
Sergey Alakov spotted and posted on Twitter that Google is now testing showing indoor maps, when available…
Google: We Don’t Use Click Data Directly For Search Rankings
A couple weeks ago, we reported that the head of Google Brain said that Google uses click data for rankings. I have the audio recording of him saying it but…
Google: Chatbots Don’t Make Your Pages Better
A lot of SEOs and webmasters have been buzzing about chatbots…
Upside Down Plants At Google
Here is a photo of plants hanging upside down from a ceiling at the Google office. I spotted it on Instagram, posted by Yuthika who said “Upside Down” and left it at that. Indeed that is upside down.
Programming Note: Rosh Hashanah 5778 – Shana Tova!
Tonight is Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year and I will be offline the next two days. Specifically, I will be offline Thursday and Friday…
Other Great Search Forum Threads:
@schachin @methode @Crecimientoguru Sometimes short-term wins are worth it too, but it’s good to be honest with yourself that it’s perhaps short-term win, long-term loss., John Mueller on Twitter
Introducing Sponsorships for YouTube Gaming, YouTube Help
@Web_Vibes There is no difference. https://t.co/pvSWjiwXnJ, John Mueller on Twitter
AWS Now to Start Charging Users By The Second, WebmasterWorld
