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:
- Google: SSL Errors Do Not Currently Impact HTTPS Ranking Boost
As you know, Google is giving a tiny ranking boost to HTTPS URLs. But I was under the impression the HTTPS URLs must be really secure and that broken/invalid SSL certificates and content mismatch errors would invalidate the ranking boost. I was wrong! - Google Images Bug Shows Russian Car Crash For All Queries?
It seems there is a wide spread bug or hack with Google Image search impacting a lot of users across the world. When they search for anything within Google Image Search... - Google AdWords Design Update: Kennedy Phase Two
Google shared on Google+ that they have updated the design for the AdWords reporting interface ever so slightly. I believe Google internally called this update... - Google Shows Traffic By Transportation Modes In One Card
Google announced on Google+ that now you get all four transportation modes (car, transit... - Google Teapot Easter Egg Uses Mobile Gyroscope
The other day, we reported on how Google handles the server 418 status code, which stands for I'm a teapot. Well, Google has their own page for it at google.com/teapot and it not only returns a proper 418 status code but if you: (1) Click on the teapot... - Czech Republic Sign Warns Public Urination Goes On YouTube
Marek Sotak posted this hilarious picture on Twitter showing a sign in the Czech Republic warning those thinking of relieving themselves on the side of the road. If you do so and they catch it on cam
Other Great Search Forum Threads:
- Incorrect knowledge graph photo -> Calls for resignation, Google Web Search Help
- Many of you participated in our recent #NoHacked campaign to bring awareness to…, Google+ - Google Webmasters
- Panda Do and Dont List, blackhatworld.com
- Starting now, you can create and edit presentations on your iPhone and iPad…, Google+ - Google Drive
