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:
- Want Google's Keyword Tools? You Must Have An AdWords Account.
As you know, the Google Keyword Tool is being replaced by the Google Keyword Planner tool in the next month or so. Google is going to shut down the legacy Google Keyword Tool... - Can You Test The Google Disavow Tool?
I am surprised this topic has not come up more often in the SEO forums - the topic of being able to test the Google Disavow Tool but uploading a file, waiting, removing links... - Google News Cards: New Google News OneBox
Aaron Bradley spotted a new format for Google News results in the web search results, in the form of Google Cards. He posted this nice explanatory image on Google+... - Google AdSense: Block Enhanced Text Ads & Expandable Ads
Google AdSense quietly added two new ad serving block options to the Allow & Block Ads section of your AdSense console. You can now decide if want to allow or block enhanced text ads and/or expandable ads. Enhanced Text Ads: Show performance-enhancing features on text ads... - Google Reader's Collateral Damage: Google Alerts & iGoogle Feeds
I was devastated when Google announced the closure of Google Reader but honestly, I am all good now, for the most part. I switched happily to Feedly but keep in mind... - Franz Kafka Gets A Google Logo On 130th Birthday
Today on Google properties worldwide you will find a creepy and buggy logo that makes you feel itchy and want to scratch yourself. Don't worry... - At Google: The Running Of The Non-Newtonian Fluids
Honestly, not much I can say about this. Several Googlers are posting videos of what they are calling "running on non-newtonian fluids," which is corn starch. I have stopped asking why...
Other Great Search Forum Threads:
- Fly through more cities with new and updated 3D imagery for…, Google Maps - Google+
- Knowledge Graph, Google Webmaster Help
- The next time you hear a catchy tune on the radio and don't…, Google - Google+
- Five Things to Check Before Leaving for Vacation, AdWords Community
- Highly Unstable Search Results, WebmasterWorld
