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's Ranking Algorithms Dynamically Change Based On Query & Context
The other day I reported how Google said there is no such thing as the top three ranking signals despite what may have been said before. I said it is likely because some queries weight some signals more important than others... - Google Search Ranking Update Chatter Continues
As you know, we reported Google algorithm search ranking shifts this past Monday based on weekend chatter. That died down for a bit but overnight it spiked back up... - Google Tests Indoor Maps In The Local Knowledge Panel
Sergey Alakov spotted and posted on Twitter that Google is now testing showing indoor maps, when available... - Google: We Don't Use Click Data Directly For Search Rankings
A couple weeks ago, we reported that the head of Google Brain said that Google uses click data for rankings. I have the audio recording of him saying it but... - Google: Chatbots Don't Make Your Pages Better
A lot of SEOs and webmasters have been buzzing about chatbots... - Upside Down Plants At Google
Here is a photo of plants hanging upside down from a ceiling at the Google office. I spotted it on Instagram, posted by Yuthika who said "Upside Down" and left it at that. Indeed that is upside down. - Programming Note: Rosh Hashanah 5778 - Shana Tova!
Tonight is Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year and I will be offline the next two days. Specifically, I will be offline Thursday and Friday...
Other Great Search Forum Threads:
- @schachin @methode @Crecimientoguru Sometimes short-term wins are worth it too, but it's good to be honest with yourself that it's perhaps short-term win, long-term loss., John Mueller on Twitter
- Introducing Sponsorships for YouTube Gaming, YouTube Help
- @Web_Vibes There is no difference. https://t.co/pvSWjiwXnJ, John Mueller on Twitter
- AWS Now to Start Charging Users By The Second, WebmasterWorld
