This week at the Search Engine Roundtable I gave my monthly recap of what's new at Google in the past 30 days. Did you know Google Image Search seems to be updating every few days now, instead of every few months? Google said the canonical tag is slower than the 301 redirect. Google penalties might not always be so obvious. Google added Social Sitelinks. We talked about a tip to get cheaper AdWords with Google Instant. Did you see the new Google Global Market Finder tool? Want tips on how to spam Google Maps? TripAdvisor is blocking Google Maps from their reviews. Google Maps is adding 3D streets. There is a new search filter at Google named "Reading Level," it is a lot of fun. Google's AROUND(N) search operator is historic but also useful. We posted on a case study on how AdWords Sitelinks impacts organic results. Google said 3rd party tracking software is not accurate and can hurt your earnings. Make sure to read the link below if you use Google Website Optimizer. Google launched their eBook store. YouTube now allowing longer uploads for some. Finally, I posted on the Chanukah, Christmas and Kwanzaa Google decorations. That was this past week at the Search Engine Roundtable.
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Search Topics of Discussion:
- December 2010 Google Webmaster Report
- Google Image Search Updating Index Within Days
- Google: Canonical Tag Slower Than 301 Redirect
- Google's Penalties For Link Schemes Aren't Always So Obvious
- Google Social Sitelinks & Language Sitelinks
- Smart AdWords Advertisers Looking For Cheap Ads With Google Instant
- Google Global Market Finder
- How To Spam Google Maps For Top Google Place Listings
- TripAdvisor Blocking Google Places From Indexing Reviews
- Google Maps 3D Coming Soon
- New: Google "Reading Level" Search Filter
- Google's AROUND(n) Search Operator
- How Google AdWords Sitelinks Impacts Organic Traffic
- Google: 3rd Party Ad Tracking Not Accurate & Can Hurt AdSense Income
- Google Website Optimizer User? Important Security Notice
- Google eBooks & eBookstore
- YouTube Extends Upload Limit Past 2.5 Hours
- Google's Holiday Decorations: Christmas Tree, Chanukah Dreidel & Kwanzaa Flag
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