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:
- Big & Still Going: The Google June 2019 Core Search Algorithm Update
It is probably a bit too early to make any definitive statements but so far what I am seeing from the community is that this June 2019 core update - a Google search algorithm update - that was pre-announced and rolled out on June 3rd - it is a big one. Not only is it a big one but it is not done rolling out yet. - Google: Removing Alt Attributes From Images Sorta Okay If...
Gary Illyes from Google said that it is "sorta ok" to remove alt attributes from images only when if there is relevant text around the image that helps describe the image. But I wouldn't remove the alt attribute because Gary then added doing so "might have significant impact on Google Images traffic." - Google Immediately Processes Disavow Files But Links Get Disavowed Over Time
Google's John Mueller said that while Google will process your disavow link file immediately, it will take some time for Google to disavow the links within it. John said on Twitter "The files are processed immediately. The links are disavowed over time - there is no fixed timeline." - DOJ May Investigate Google Again Over Antitrust Issues
The Wall Street Journal reported (WP link) that the Department of Justice may open up an antitrust probe against Google again. Let me directly upfront that I know very little about legal issues, little about the DOJ and government politics and law. I know when I watch congressional or senate questioning about a topic I know about, it shows how little our government reps know about the topic. - Bing Pride Month Search Box Rainbow
We often highlight some of the cool easter eggs Google implants within their search results page but what about Bing? Well, if you start searching for pride related phrases, Bing will drop down their auto-complete and use a rainbow for the background of each line. - Fancy Google Luxury Next
A couple weeks ago at the Google Dublin office Google had an event named Luxury Next. It seems like it was an ad focused event for luxury goods and services.
Other Great Search Forum Threads:
- As much as my mood swings…, Gary Illyes on Twitter
- This is what @searchliaison acct is for AFAIU. I'm not much of a fan of retroactive confirmations cos the info is unusable, but proactive seems to work cos at least you know you have to hold your beer tighter. I don't kno, Gary Illyes on Twitter
- Yes, no…, Gary Illyes on Twitter
- Google Adds Messaging in Maps for Local Businesses, WebmasterWorld
- If they're equally specific, it's a toss. If you see ambiguity like this on your site, just fix it. Technical SEO is not about "hope it works" :-).… https://t.co/NJ3vfZuZes, John Mueller on Twitter
- Proof Google can be gamed, via Wikipedia!, WebmasterWorld
- What's the amount of traffic to get a decent Adsense income?, WebmasterWorld
Search Engine Land Stories:
- Meet the winners of the 2019 Search Engine Land Awards
- The Periodic Table of SEO Factors gets major overhaul for 2019
- Google algorithms are not Google penalties
- Apple Maps refresh: Better data, more detail and a new ‘street view’
Other Great Search Stories:
Analytics
- How to Analyze Your YouTube Channel Performance in Google Analytics, Social Media Examiner
- How to Measure Marketing Results: Is Your Nonprofit’s Campaign Effective?, Wired Impact
- So You Didn’t Have A Goal Set Up In Google Analytics?, Arts Hacker
Industry & Business
- As the Antitrust Case Against Google Kicks Off, Here's Where the DOJ Should Start, SparkToro
- Google appeals $1.7BN EU AdSense antitrust fine, TechCrunch
Links & Promotion Building
- How to Use Ego Bait Content to Attract Links & Generate Leads, Search Engine Journal
Local & Maps
- Apple CarPlay's new translucent side dock in iOS 13, CarPlay Life
- Google Fully Rolls Out Q & A Auto-Suggest Answers, GatherUp
- Google to 'stop supporting' Google Trips for Android, 9to5Google
Mobile & Voice
- 238 Google Play apps with >440 million installs made phones nearly unusable, Ars Technica
- How Updates From Apple and Google Will Change Your Smartphone, New York Times
- Voice Search Study Methodology: Factors Influencing Search Engine Rankings in 2019, SEM Rush
SEO
- E-A-T and SEO: How to Create Content That Google Wants, Moz
- How to Measure SEO Performance: Vital Metrics & KPIs, Portent
- Long Form vs Short Form Content: Does Word Count Really Matter?, StepForth
- Outsource SEO Services: What to Consider + Pros/Cons, HigherVisibility
- Google Core Update: More Content and News sites affected, SISTRIX
- Google Webmaster Hangout Notes: May 31st 2019, DeepCrawl
- The Relationship Between SEO and Social: It’s Complicated … and Complimentary, Online Marketing Blog
PPC
- Highlights From Google's Keyword Planner Update, PPC Hero
- Running out of Ideas for Sitelinks? Here are 20 More Suggestions for You to Try, Adalysis
- PPC Math Made Easy, PPC Hero
Search Features
