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:
- Search Buzz Video Recap: Google Algorithm Update, Social Profile Markup, Mobile-First Indexing, Search Console & Tests vs Bugs
This week in search we had a possible Google algorithm update touch down yesterday, June 27th. Google removed support for social profile markup specifically with the knowledge panels... - Potential Google Search Ranking Algorithm Update On June 27th
I am seeing chatter within the SEO community throughout the past 24 hours and many of the automated Google tracking tools seem to be corroborating with that chatter that there may have been a Google update yesterday. Now, Google has not confirmed this update - so it is likely not a core update but might be something else going on. - Google Might Be Testing A Text Based Button In Its Search Box
Google might be testing, or it might be a bug, or some browser issue, I am not 100% sure, a text based search button in its search box. So instead of the magnifying glass in the search box, there is a text based button or link that says "Search." - Google: Site Migrations Can Take About A Day If Done Correctly
John Mueller of Google was asked about doing site migrations and if it can impact your SEO. The short answer is that it can impact your SEO but if you do everything correctly it can be a matter of days until everything is back to where it was prior to the migration. But that is a big "if" - if you do it correctly. - Google Confirms GoogleBot Does Not Support HTTP Pipelining
Gary Illyes from Google confirmed yesterday that GoogleBot does not support HTTP pipelining. The truth is, most modern browsers don't support it either by default. HTTP pipelining is a technique in which multiple HTTP requests are sent on a single TCP (transmission control protocol) connection without waiting for the corresponding responses. - Google SEO Mythbusting Video On SEO Challenges With Web Frameworks
Google's Martin Splitt and Jason Miller, a Senior Web Developer Programs Engineer at Google, got together to create a video on the challenges around using web frameworks and how that may impact your SEO efforts. - Snoopy On Google Bike
Here is a photo of the iconic Snoopy character on a rare Google bike in the Google NYC office. Yea, you don't find many Google bikes in the New York office, most of them are in the Mountain View offic
Other Great Search Forum Threads:
- Auto-delete controls for Location History start rolling out today on Android and iOS, making it even easier for you to manage your data → https://t.co/dX1uoqcR8O… https://t.co/qd1PzT2l4E, Google on Twitter
- Big news. Today we're launching the Google for Small Business website 🎉 Get a personalized recommendation to help you meet your business goals ➡️ https://t.co/Gx17fp7iFi… https://t.co/U4rjkIRczt, Google Small Biz on Twitter
- I'm planing to another Google Webmaster Central office-hours hangouts "in real life" in Zurich on July 12. Are you nearby then, and want to join in person? Let me know!… https://t.co/hpJ5kCJPtN, John Mueller on Twitter
- There seems to be a lot of articles on Amazon now listed as "editorial recommendations". Seems to have picked up recently. The articles are from 3rd-party publishers & are noindexed (for now at least). Wonder if they will start tes, Glenn Gabe on Twitter
- That sounds like a terrible idea. Users should be able to recognize links so that they can use them.… https://t.co/ki3U0S1qFf, John Mueller on Twitter
- The now defunct SeoChat Forum, WebmasterWorld
Search Engine Land Stories:
- How to develop content your target audience actually wants
- How a localized SEO campaign delivered global market share, lifted revenue
- Google aims to make it easier for SMBs to start using its products
- Wayback Machine adds ‘changes’ feature
Other Great Search Stories:
Analytics
- How to A/B Test Elementor with Google Optimize (Or WordPress Content), WP Lift
- How to Grant Access to Your Account and Share Google Analytics Reports, Monster Insights
- Real-Time Dashboarding with Google Analytics and BigQuery, E-Nor
Industry & Business
- It’s time for a new international tax deal, Google Blog
- Alphabet cybersecurity spinout Chronicle joins Google Cloud, CNBC
Local & Maps
- A new way to discover Google tools to grow your small business, Google Blog
- Grab a seat and be on time with new transit updates on Google Maps, Google Blog
- Transit crowdedness trends from around the world, according to Google Maps, Google Blog
Mobile & Voice
- 58 Percent of Consumers Use Voice Search to Find Local Small Businesses, Yahoo Finance
- Is Google Safe Browsing falling short on mobile?, Beta News
SEO
- Reevaluating Google's Fake News Core Update - The Latest!, Search Metrics
- Ultimate Guide to TF-IDF & Content Optimization, iPullRank
- What is a soft 404 error and what to do about it?, Yoast
- Do Searchers Find Value in User-Generated Content Search Results?, Go Fish Digital
- How to Deliver JSON-LD Recommendations the Easy Way - Whiteboard Friday, Moz
PPC
- Engage With Qualified Users by Giving Them Your Best Content, Metric Theory
- Google Kills Portfolio eCPC, Finally Gives You Monthly Budgeting, WordStream
- How Rituals used Google Marketing Platform to become a global brand, Google Blog
- The Two Videos You Need to Watch to Get Started with Google Data Studio, Adalysis
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