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:
- Video Recap of Weekly Search Buzz :: January 30, 2015
This week in search, I cover a possible Google update that Google said was unlikely related to Panda or Penguin... - Google Have Algorithm Filibuster To Annoy Webmasters? Nope.
In this mornings Google Webmaster Hangout with John Mueller on Google+, one question asked was about why Panda has not really updated since October. Truth is, I am not if that is true, Google may have pushed out smaller Panda refreshes since... - Google Webmaster Tools User Study Sign Ups
Google announced on Google+ that they are asking for feedback on Google Webmaster Tools, specifically a user experience study. It sounds like they want to look for ways to make the tools easier to use... - Google Now Supports Crawling TLS 1.2
Google just announced on Google+ that their spider/crawler, GoogleBot, now supports TLS 1.2. TLS is Transport Layer Security... - Google Analytics Adds Query Word Count Shows Metrics By Length Of Query
They often say that the longer the query, the higher chance of a conversion. So those who search for [widget] are less likely to convert than those searching for [big tall blue widget]. The intent is stronger and thus they are likely further along the buying cycle... - Greyglers, Gray Haired Googlers, Get An Android Figurine
Louis Gray got yet another new Android Figurine, this one is named Greyglers. Greyglers are what Googlers call the older, gray haired Google employees. So now they have their own Android Figurine.
Other Great Search Forum Threads:
- Hey developers! We’ve added new dimensions & metrics to the Reporting API,…, Google+ - Google Analytics
- Can Out of Stock Products Positively Impact SEO?, WebmasterWorld
- Earlier this week I spoke at the Search London alongside +Danny Denhard. I…, Google+ - Pierre Far
- More New Stuff - January! Are you curious how the public will react to your…, Google+ - Google Consumer Surveys
- @johnandrews @GregBoser hope it's okay that I included you gentlemen. :), Matt Cutts on Twitter
- Google Reports Q4 and Year End 2014 Results Up 66pct to $66 Billion, WebmasterWorld
- image search in DE and impact on ecom stores, WebmasterWorld
- Our doodle in Ukraine draws inspiration from the children’s book Toreadors from…, Google+ - Google
- Youtube Is A Traffic Vault, Cre8asite Forums
