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Google on Using Quora for Links via @martinibuster
Google’s John Mueller remarks on sites that use Quora for link building The post Google on Using Quora for Links via @martinibuster appeared first on Search Engine Journal .
Google Snippets & People Also Ask Not Always Updated The Same Time
Ethan Lazuk shared a screen shot showing how a snippet was recently updated by Google but the people also ask version was not, and was still showing the 2017 version. This shows that Google can show a snippet in two different spots from different times those snippets were indexed.
Less than essential: Why smart speakers are like smartwatches, not smartphones
The devices have reached 50% of US homes, but fallen flat as a channel Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.
Google: AMP No Longer Required For COVID-19 News In Top Stories Carousel
Google announced yesterday that news sites no longer need to publish using AMP to be seen in the top stories carousel, specifically for COVID-19 related news. Google said for other news topics you need AMP, but there is now an exception made for COVID-19 related news.
GoDaddy Hosting Breach Undetected for 6 Months via @martinibuster
GoDaddy Hosting security breach undetected for six months The post GoDaddy Hosting Breach Undetected for 6 Months via @martinibuster appeared first on Search Engine Journal .
Google Now Displays More Local News In Top Stories Carousel
Google also announced yesterday that a month ago it began to show more news stories in the top stories carousel from more local news sources. Google said on Twitter “last month, we made a change to help local content surface better within our Top Stories box.”
John Mueller: Emojis In Google Search Result Snippets Are Unprofessional
Google’s John Mueller is not a fan of emojis in the Google search results – at least for the most part. He said, in some cases, he finds them to be unprofessional.
Diagnosing Traffic Drops During a Crisis: Was It You, Google, or the Whole World?
Posted by Dr-Pete We want to fix things and believe we’re in control. When your house is filling with water, you grab a bucket. If there’s a hole in your roof, the bucket might help.
Daily Search Forum Recap: May 5, 2020
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…