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: We Are Logging Data Differently & It May Impact Search Analytics Reports
Google added a note to the data anomalies page noting the Search Analytics data in the Google Search Console may differ. It reads: Websites only: An update to web search logs analysis. This change may increase the total number of clicks and impressions... - Google Pilots Schema To Update Your Local Business Knowledge Graph Data
@searchrook spotted a change to the Google Location Page Guidelines which shows that Google is now "piloting" or testing new schema to communicate changes to your local businesses information... - Google Releases Knowledge Graph Search API
Freebase announced on Google+, which I spotted on Friday via Google's +JarekWilkiewicz, that they have finally launched the Google Knowledge Graph Search API ... - New Google Search Appearance Filter In Search Analytics Report For App Install Buttons
Google's Zineb Ait Bahajji announced on Google+ that they added a new filter to the Google Search Console report for apps named Search Appearance. This report will show you by keyword and other metrics who clicked the install button for your app... - Fun: Homer Simpson Uses YouTube Ads For Mr. Plow Ads
It a very entertaining YouTube promotion creative, Google hired Homer Simpson to be the spokesperson of their latest ad. Homer Simpson is seen here with his company Mr. Plow, promoting his business using YouTube Ads... - Google Gifts Googlers Tickets To Star Wars Movie
Mark Louie from Google shared a picture of his Friday night ticket to see the Star Wars movie. On the ticket it says "Prepaid Movie Pass - Google Presents - Star Wars: The Force Awakens in digital 2
Other Great Search Forum Threads:
- An update on SHA-1 certificates in Chrome, WebmasterWorld
- Facebook Officially Replaces Adobe Flash With HTML5 For Videos, WebmasterWorld
- SEO by the Sea is NOT CLOSED!! I reported in my Google My Business account …, Google+ - Bill Slawski
