Category Archives: Google SEO

Google Introduces Page Layout Algorithm Update

Google has launched a change in algorithm that looks at the layout of a webpage bringing in factors highlighted in user research . This improvement calls the attention of webmasters who have placed excessive ads above the fold on their sites. It yet another update to the algorithm which values visitor experience over profit, which may also show some correlation to the quality of the on-page content.

Google’s Search Plus Your World

Google’s unveiling of “Search Plus Your World” last week signifies a new look SERP for 2012. This integreation of Google Search with Google+ data means that if you are signed into a Google Account, your results will now be personalised with updates, posts, photo, video and other media from within your circles.

Smart Traffic’s SEO Trends for 2012

As 2011 draws to a close, we can reflect on the changes in seo and Google over the year. 2011 may have been the year of the Panda with Algorithm updates shaking up the SERPs and scaring webmasters into action, but this wasn’t the only advancement which gave search engine marketers something to think about when approaching strategies for 2012.

Independent learning is one of the major benefits of the Internet. For about every subject that we typed, in just a matter of seconds we can already get a huge amount of information. But behind all this continuous improvement of Google algorithms, they have somehow complicated our simple way of searching. As a result we find ourselves frustrated if we don’t get to see what we were looking for and most of the time we get disappointed especially if we find ourselves landing on the wrong search result.

Google Expands Local Result Details

For some people, the appeal of visiting a new city lies in the anticipation of meeting a familiar face. But for others, it is the prospect of acquiring new acquaintances, or just experiencing new things. In my case, a new city means soaking in some culture by sampling the best of local fare.
Like any sensible traveler, I usually do research before plunging myself into foreign territory. Fortunately, the brainy bunch at Google must have had the same idea since they have made improvements to their SERPS algorithm so users can easily get information on real places.

Google Email Address Set ups Authorship

Google has opened up a new opportunity for you to be acknowledged and likewise give tribute to the person who is responsible for the wealth of information found on your online resource, by enabling the use of ‘authorship’ to content. We have supplied the step by step instructions on how to do it…

Switch Your Blogger Profile to your Google+ Account

As part of its campaign to promote and increase the user base to its social networking platform, Google intends to integrate most of its products with Google+. In a blog post, Google announced that Blogger users can now change their profiles to their Google+ accounts. In a blog post, Google announced that Blogger users can now change their profiles to their Google+ accounts…

Google Maps: Get Travel Directions via Helicopter View

As we recall, last month we’ve talked about the tremendous update of voice search in Google maps. In that particular post, we talked about how the curious traveler can conveniently search for his ideal travel destination through voice command. Google does not intend to stop there since they have now come up with a new idea of map navigation. Enjoy the ride because I will now give you a quick tour of this new feature…

Google: Recognizing publishers’ standout content in Google News

The reputable artist, Bon Jovi, once said “Each one of you has something no one else has, or has ever had: your fingerprints, your brain, your heart. Be an individual. Be unique. Stand out. Make noise. Make someone notice. That’s the power of individuals”.
Those words mainly inspire most of the writers, publishers, journalists and bloggers who dedicate their entire lives interviewing people in a range of different circumstances. These individuals show passion for their craft by seeking out sources and investigating leads to produce concise and accurate news stories for the public.

Have you ever tried searching for a specific keyword and end up frustrated? There was one time when I was trying to look for some important information on the Web. And when I tried to use Google search the result kept on returning to an irritating site. It was quiet annoying because when I tried clicking on the link I was brought to a page with offensive content instead of finding the relevant information I need. I tried using a different keyword combination but, again, it frustrates me because I was still getting redirected to that bogus site.