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 Update Chatter Suggests Penguin Movement Or Algorithm Changes
Monday I scheduled a post about webmasters noticing Penguin recoveries after not seeing much of an impact shortly after the Penguin 4.0 launch.
But now I am seeing an uptick in chatter as of this morning, October 5th…
Google: Keep Using Disavow File Even Though Penguin Devalues Links
So Google has been confusing us a bit, with good intention, on the disavow file and its use after Penguin 4.0. Initially, Google implied disavow files help with Penguin still – but that does not seem to be true…
Listen To How Google Home Quotes Features Snippets
Google announced their slew of hardware yesterday and while it is cool and all, the one that excites me the most is Google Home. The truth is…
Google Maps Tests Blue Pins & Gray Map Icon
Google is testing showing blue map pins and gray map icons in the search listings.
Sergey posted on Twitter a screen shot of a Google Maps result set that shows a blue pin instead of the red pin…
Google Advanced Verification For Locksmiths & Plumbers To Reduce Map Spam
One of the more spammy areas in Google is the Google Maps results for locksmiths. Google told the top contributors…
Google Logo Made Of Real Nougat
Here is a photo I spotted on Instagram from Phonandroid where you see the G logo, the G from the Google logo, but it is made of real nougat. If you look closely, you first thing it is a wood cut out
Other Great Search Forum Threads:
@dan_shure yes, at least for a limited time. (This is also in our site move docs, fwiw.), John Mueller on Twitter
@WinPhanKyle Hey Kyle, our technical team is currently investigating this. We’ll get in touch with you once we have more information. -Mitch, Google AdWords on Twitter
Apple to Start Selling App Store Search Ads October 5, 2016, WebmasterWorld
Apply 6+ sitelinks per campaign or account. AdWords will rotate the best ones for every auction. Set them up here: https://t.co/qPoKasRbd4, Google AdWords on Twitter
At long last… the answer to our Challenges from 2 weeks ago. These weren’t …, Google+ – Dan Russell
Google Adwords Bug need to fix it.. @adwords @WordStream @larrykim @WhiteSharkMedia @ppchero @seroundtable @rustybrick https://t.co/TI1duYGcw6, Pavan Kumar Rai on Twitter
iOS Quick Actions Menu for the YouTube app, YouTube Help
New "Go Global" Resource Hub in the AdWords Commun…, The Google Advertiser Community
October 2016 AdSense Earnings & Observations, WebmasterWorld
Report: Yahoo secretly scanned customer emails for U.S. intelligence, WebmasterWorld
We’ve added some more When to your Where. Get directions to your upcoming Cal…, Google+ – Google Maps
