Google Changes Navigation Bar Again
As expected, Google has now changed back to a similar look for the Google bar from back in November. Why?Google said:Based on your feedback, we realized there were some elements of the new bar that we could improve, and with that in mind, we're introducing an updated version that we believe will provide a better experience.The new design retains many of the feature changes we made in November that... February 10th, 2012 by admin
Google Search Requiring Cookies? Google Says No
There are several reports at WebmasterWorld where users using Firefox are claiming that the only way to search at Google is to turn on their cookies.I've personally tested this in a few Firefox browsers and cannot replicate it. I've turned off cookies but Google still lets me conduct my searches. But at this point, there are just too many people complaining about it to not raise an eyebrow. There... February 10th, 2012 by admin
Google New Drop Down Getting Old Again?
In November, Google began testing and rolling out their new drop down menu to Google users. Since then, it has been a very very slow roll out. In fact, I personally do not see the new drop down meny unless I go to Google Australia or other Google localized versions - I am not sure why - to be honest.Lots of Google users see the new drop down that looks like this:But what I see and have always seen... February 7th, 2012 by admin
Google Title Tag Bug Causing Untitled Snippets?
Yesterday Keri Morgret, a contributor here, SEOmoz associate and owner of Strike Models pinged me asking if I noticed complaints of people noticing Google labeling the title tag in the search results as "untitled." This is not all that uncommon, especially if there is an HTML mess up with the title tag or Google gets confused with the site's true title. At first, I thought it was a one or two off case... February 1st, 2012 by admin
Google Title Tag Bug Causing Untitled Snippets?
Yesterday Keri Morgret, a contributor here, SEOmoz associate and owner of Strike Models pinged me asking if I noticed complaints of people noticing Google labeling the title tag in the search results as "untitled." This is not all that uncommon, especially if there is an HTML mess up with the title tag or Google gets confused with the site's true title. At first, I thought it was a one or two off case... February 1st, 2012 by admin
New Google Blue Favicon Coming Soon?
It has been three years since Google changed their favicon to the multi colored icon we have today. But now we are seeing reports of some users reporting a new all blue favicon being tested by Google.The image to the right show off the new all blue Google Favicon. You can see it at google.com/images/google_favicon_128.png as well, to prove this is something Google is hosting.It looks the same structurally... February 1st, 2012 by admin
New Google Blue Favicon Coming Soon?
It has been three years since Google changed their favicon to the multi colored icon we have today. But now we are seeing reports of some users reporting a new all blue favicon being tested by Google.The image to the right show off the new all blue Google Favicon. You can see it at google.com/images/google_favicon_128.png as well, to prove this is something Google is hosting.It looks the same structurally... February 1st, 2012 by admin
Addictive Google Image Labeler Game Gone
Google had a fun and addictive game back in 2006 named Google Image Labeler. It basically had you type what the image was and when you and your opponent matched, you moved on to the next image. But some time in 2011, the game went offline.Google actually promoted the game on their home page in 2007.It was a nice way for Google to get people to tag images but I guess that data harvest is no longer... February 1st, 2012 by admin
Addictive Google Image Labeler Game Gone
Google had a fun and addictive game back in 2006 named Google Image Labeler. It basically had you type what the image was and when you and your opponent matched, you moved on to the next image. But some time in 2011, the game went offline.Google actually promoted the game on their home page in 2007.It was a nice way for Google to get people to tag images but I guess that data harvest is no longer... February 1st, 2012 by admin
Google SPY World: Search Plus Your World
A couple weeks ago, Google launched Search Plus Your World and they are getting a lot of negative feedback on the over personalization, especially after all the privacy policy changes.That being said, a WebmasterWorld pointed out that the "Search Plus Your World" can be shortened as an acronym that doesn't look too good for Google - SPY World!WebmasterWorld Moderator, Travelin Cat, said:Have any of... January 31st, 2012 by admin
Google’s Blocked Site Feature Missing For 13 Days
In March 2011, Google enabled a blocked sites feature, allowing users to block sites they do not want to see in the search results. That feature went away for some when Google introduced Search Plus Your World about 13 days ago.This is a known issue, we reported it at Search Engine Land as part of the Search Plus Your World launch. Those who have switched over to this new and more personalized search... January 23rd, 2012 by admin
Google Expands Hacked Sites Label In Search Results
A year ago, Google began labeling hacked sites and sites with malware as sites that may compromised in the search results snippets. Yesterday, Google's Matt Cutts announced on Google+ that Google has expanded that feature. Matt said the change they just launched will "expand our [Google's] coverage of labeling search result pages."Matt said:We just launched a change which will expand our coverage... January 20th, 2012 by admin
Will Google Blackout Site For SOPA Wednesday?
A Google Webmaster Help thread has about 60 posts from searchers and webmasters asking Google to join the SOPA protest by blacking out the Google search home page.One searcher said:Please, Google, blackout your site in conjunction with other interested parties (paypal, amazon, etc) to demonstrate the potential consequences of SOPA to the general public. You already know how important defeating, or... January 17th, 2012 by admin
Google News Labels Ron Paul As Racist
This Google News Help thread is a couple weeks old but I just spotted it today. In short, Google News has a section for Ron Paul News and at the top, places a recent quote. Back then, the quote they pulled was extremely racist and misquoted.It read, ""If you have ever been robbed by a black teenage male, you know how unbelievably fleet of foot they can be."Here is a picture:You and I know that Google... January 16th, 2012 by admin
Google Makes Android Search Faster & Easier
Google announced that they have made several improvements to the search app for Android.The changes include: Faster, smoother performance, with an updated and simplified user interface. Suggestions for your search grouped by type, with web suggestions at the top. Country-specific suggestions and search results for all countries with Google domains. Long press to remove history items.This week I am... January 13th, 2012 by admin
