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WebcologyIn the Matter of an Anti-Trust EditionAfter a lengthy and highly revealing trial a federal court has ruled that Google is using its enormous resources to monopolise the search market in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act. “After having carefully considered and weighed the witness testimony and evidence, the court reaches the following conclusion: Google is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly,” US District Judge Amit Mehta wrote in his decision which has the potential to reshape the business of Internet dominance. We asked lawyer, journalist, and former WMR.FM host Bennet Kelley to explain the scope of the...
2024-08-121h 04
WebcologyGoogle Search Console Clicks Go to Hidden Terms Says New StudyMost SEOs consider Google Search Console (GSC) their source of truth and trust the data to be accurate. What if I told you that GSC doesn’t tell you all of the keywords you’re getting traffic from? In fact, the tool doesn’t show a term for nearly half the clicks.These instances of hidden terms account for 46.08% of all clicks in our study. The study includes one month of data across 146,741 websites and nearly 9 billion total clicks.Google Updates Help Docs in wake of Stox’s Study.https://www.seroundtable.com/google-s...
2022-07-1450 min
WebcologyGoogle November spam update is Fully Rolled OutGoogle November spam update is fully rolled out by @rustybrick. November Spam Update might be a bit less well adjusted than...https://www.seroundtable.com/google-november-spam-update-impactful-32394.htmlHi Robothttps://www.seroundtable.com/googlebot-ip-addresses-32402.htmlGoogle releases the IP addresses of its various bots in a JSON file. Google can kill your ads if you violate the organic webmaster guidelines – very rare but it’s happened. I know it happens in reverse too eh?https://www.seroundtable.com/google-ads-account-suspensions-over-violating-webmaster-guidelines-32386.html
2021-11-1256 min
WebcologyTikTok might have just bought a Virtual Reality company?Rumour has it TikTok might have just bought a Virtual Reality company – Robert Scoble FB Tease The metaverse is quickly gentrifying from a virtually real place to a very real place. I think people really need to think about this space. UK, as part of Brexit to do away with many EU privacy laws, including the laws covering use of cookies. The plan is to create a more flexible data environment with less bureaucracy and very probably less transparency.https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9928843/Britons-rejoice-Government-promises-post-Brexit-end-EUs-GDPR-rules-cookies-pop-up.html Google is not only rewriting title tags, they’re aski...
2021-08-2658 min
WebcologyTrump Ban from Facebook ExtendedTrump’s Ban from Facebook continues for at least six more months. Oversight committee asks Facebook to clarify rules in light of how easy it is to pass disinformation and ferment sedition on the platform. The perma-ban from Twitter is, according to Twitter, permanent. IP detection and content changes might not be penalizable. What was once seen a cloaking might now be up to the perceived intent of the webmasterhttps://www.seroundtable.com/ip-content-change-google-penalty-31371.htmlWe’ll say this slowly, speed is good but it’s not the panacea. It’s more of a tiebr...
2021-05-0656 min
WebcologyAmerica remains in place. A new decade begins now.Welcome to Webcology on WMR.FM, the post-revolution edition. I call it that because something remarkable has happened in a horrible but less than disastrous way. The revolution has ended and, after four years of division, lies, distortions and horrible economics, the revolution has clearly failed. The fascists lost and, though they took the country to the brink of collapse, the traditions, institutions, and better sense of the American people held. No one doubts that those foundations stand firmly today even after the very Halls of Congress were rocked by the violent sedition of the President’s supporters yesterday in a...
2021-01-0746 min
WebcologyHappy Thanksgiving episode, one day early.Happy Birthday, Brasco! It’s the 45th birthday of Jorge Brasco Hermida, WMR.FM and CannabisRadio producer extraordinaire! In fact, today should be a commemorative day in tech history. Sad news. The Hand of God reaches out for Diego Maradona, dead at age 60. Jim and Dave covered ideas for small businesses to improve their holiday search marketing as quickly and efficiently as possible.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/webcology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2020-11-2556 min
WebcologyDeceitful Link Building Practices And Google Ads introsGoogle webmaster trends analyst John Mueller is planning to investigate a particular link building practice and is seeking assistance from SEOs. Aleyda Solis started a thread on Twitter bringing attention to a deceitful form of link building that has been popping up. The tactic involves an individual claiming to own an image used in an article and demanding credit in the form of a backlink. Solis explains how this happened to her, and that the image in question couldn’t possibly belong to the person she received an email from. Google has added a feature to make it faster to sh...
2020-02-201h 00
WebcologyiOS Bing Search app and SEO requirementsSEO requirements at Google: Master’s degree or PhD in computer science, engineering, statistics, mathematics or a related discipline. On top of that, a Search Analyst for Google must also have multiple years of experience in SEO, project management, coding, and data analysis. Intent Research vs. Keyword Research, Intent and not being a pigeon. John Mueller and Fredric Dubut both mentioned Intent research this week, John in a Webmaster Hangout and Fredric in a January 3rd video at SELand. Microsoft’s Bing Search App has been updated with a new design aesthetic and its latest update, version 6.48, brings direct site navi...
2020-01-0953 min
WebcologyAlgorithmic Updates And WordPress Robots.txtDr. Pete, Pete Meyers, from Moz, posted on Twitter "Any algo update that impacts query interpretation or relevance will impact Featured Snippets." This was retweeted by Google's John Mueller, so I guess that is a vote of confidence without passing DA ;-). In all seriousness, we've all seen it, featured snippets are very finicky and change a lot but algorithm updates can cause them as well. Google announced it is now limiting the number of service areas a business can list to no more than 20. Google wrote in the Google Ads Help page "service area businesses are now limited to...
2019-11-0757 min
WebcologyGoogle Hangouts on Air And a New Hub for Small Business MarketingGoogle recently began informing YouTube users that Hangouts is being discontinued in 2019. This affects Google’s Webmaster Hangouts. Google’s John Mueller received notice at the same time as everyone else. Many of the tools available as part of the ‘Google for Small Business’ initiative have been developed based on feedback received from small business owners. The 2019 U.S. Search Awards has officially launched and is accepting entries until July 5. Don’t wait – get your submissions in now! Soon after, judges will begin the process of deciding which agencies, brands, and individuals will be shortlisted for the 2019 awards ceremony, happening Wednesday, O...
2019-06-2755 min
WebcologyNegative SEO Attack, Links & Title Tags Matter To Ranking In GoogleIn a Webmaster Hangout, Google’s John Mueller answered a question from a web publisher who asked what to do about a suspected negative SEO attack. The web publisher asked if he should wait until he received a manual action from Google. John Mueller then stated that the links were likely normal spam links. Normal spam links happen naturally all the time. This has been the case since as long as I can remember. Guess what - in 2019 - it turns out that links and title tags still matter to doing well in Google's search results. We had John Mueller fr...
2019-06-1355 min
WebcologyHow Google will shift resources to media search And A New Consolidated ViewGoogle webmaster trends analyst Gary Illyes, who has been with Google for over eight years working exclusively on search-related topics, participated in an AMA (ask me anything) on Reddit over the weekend. Over the course of the lengthy discussion thread, he covered everything from robots.txt to RankBrain to behavioral signals to image and video search. We’ll save you the trouble of sifting through it all by sharing all the important stuff here. One day after Google said it would be consolidating the data within the Google Search Console’s performance report to the canonical URL, the company decided to s...
2019-02-1453 min
WebcologyUnderstanding the Google Mobile First Index RolloutUnderstanding the Google Mobile First Index Rollout from Building Indexable Progressive Web Apps, lots of updates to Android phones and aggregated webmaster tools to better leverage search data. Jim and Dave welcome Cindy Krum, Emily Grossman and Ashley Berman Hale from MobileMoxie to discuss all of the changes. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/webcology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2016-11-1053 min
WebcologyGoogle Keyword Planner Restricted?Big Change to Keyword Planner: Google Restricts Access to Those With AdWords Accounts as reports say reports that Google has turned off access to those that use the tool without also being an active advertiser with a currently active campaign. Plus, Google Displays Lyrics in Search Results; Songwriters & Publishers Earn Revenue; Plus, AMP is Not Currently a Ranking Factor as Gary Illyes, Webmaster Trends Analyst at Google, opened up SEJ Summit Chicago with a twenty-minute presentation about what AMP is, why publishers should be using it, and what the future of AMP is.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle...
2016-06-3055 min
WebcologyHow to Perfom a Manual Backlink AuditSiri’s creators say they’ve made something better that will take care of everything for you. Plus, Need to get rid of problematic or unnatural backlinks and not sure where to begin? Dave Davies outlines his process for performing a manual backlink audit.Plus, Dave Davies and Jim Hedger discuss Hacker collects 272m email addresses and passwords, some from Gmail; Sneaky Mobile Redirects & Manual Actions: Google Warns Webmasters Again; A Look at the May 2016 Google Webmaster ReportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/webcology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: ht...
2016-05-0553 min
WebcologyPatent on Reasonable SearchersJim and Dave interview patent guru Bill Slawski from SEO By The Sea on a recently granted patent on reasonable searchers. They discuss the significant impact on link calculations this patent introduces as well as what webmasters need to know to maximize the impact on their energies.Plus, Jim and Dave also discuss :Getty Images EU Lawsuit against GoogleFTC Anti-Trust investigation against GoogleThe announcement that Webmaster Radio has re-branded as Cranberry RadioSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/webcology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/br...
2016-04-2855 min
WebcologyThe Long March of the Google Penguin ContinuesThe long march of the Penguins continuesas acore update to Googles algorithm caused quite a bit of excitement among Penguin watchers over the weekend but their exuberance proved to be flightless. Jimthinks it was a version of the rules-rewarding Phantom update., but Gary Illys, however, says it has nothing to do with any animals whatsoever.Panda not part a real-time ranking event but it is part of the core algorithm. To me this means Panda remains more like a filter through which Google runs and sorts results. Google says it updates itself live-time, a function of dozens, if...
2016-01-1453 min
WebcologyGoogle Updates Webmaster Guidelines Regarding Mobile RedirectsGoogle Updates Webmaster Guidelines Regarding Redirects, plus the slow march of the Penguins continues with word from Gary Illyes that it will come sometime. Also, Jim Hedger and Dave Davies discuss the launch of Youtube Red, and Liability Hammer Comes Down on Google, But Hits Users.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/webcology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2015-10-2953 min
SEO 101Changes in the Webmaster WorldJohn Carcutt and Ross Dunn discuss some recent changes to webmaster tools. They mention tools liketabcloud, microformats, and rexswain.comwhich are very useful tools for SEOs and webmaster crafters. John and Ross also bring up some of the changes in google, including the chrome browser no longer playing auto playing flash.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2015-09-0948 min
WebcologyTweets Coming Back to Google Search; Google Webmaster Tools Renamed Google Search ConsoleGoogle and Twitter bring tweets to Google Search; Are Google and Skrillex making smart phones safer? Search the N-word on Google Maps and it’ll point you to the White House. Google Webmaster Tools Renamed Google Search Console; CSE and Five Eyes revealed to be targeting popular mobile browsers and mobile App Stores. Also, Jim Hedger previews the upcoming ClickItSummit online conference series with conference organizer Itay Paz.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/webcology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2015-05-2200 min
WebcologyWindows 10 and the Mobile Future; Google Page Speed andGoogle Webmaster Tool ChangesMicrosoft Ignite, Windows 10 and the mobile future; Google Page Speed, Google Webmaster Tool changes; C51 passed – warning to American webmasters; : Twitter and Twediting, plus Why SEOs Should Focus on Googles 498 Other Signals, Not Just Panda and Penguin.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/webcology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2015-05-0953 min
WebcologyConversion Rate Optimization Day; Google To Keep Pushing Panda and Penguin#CROday: Conversion Rate Optimization Day. replacing the semi-annual Tim Ash in a speedo day. Google will be pushing Panda and Penguin in the future. Branded sites will not be demoted out of top spot on mobile if they are the right result for the search. Let John Mueller know how to improve webmaster office hours hangouts. Google found violating Childrens’ Advertising Council policies in YouTube for Kids app. Matt Cutts was on This Week in Google on Twit TV yesterday with Leo Laporte and Jeff Jarvis. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/webcology/donationsAdver...
2015-04-1055 min
WebcologyAmazon Is Main Competitor to Google? Google Admits Spam Is A Hard Problem For User Generated Content SitesGoogle Same-Day Delivery Expands; Schmidt Says Amazon Is Main Competitor; Google Admits Spam Is A Hard Problem For User Generated Content Sites; Is It Too Late To Disavow Links Once They Show In Google Webmaster Tools; Google Now Testing Mobile-Friendly Text Notices In Search Results; New Eye-Tracking Study from Gord Hotchkiss.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/webcology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2014-10-1655 min
WebcologyGoogle AdWords Takes Out Exact and Phrase Match; Google DMCA Notices Reach Record HighGoogle is killing off exact and phrase match in AdWords, Google Webmaster Tools Now More Important for Link Discovery and Cleanup. Google DMCA Notices Reach Record High. Plus, Jim talks to Rustybricks newest employee, an old crotchety Englishman named Lenny.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/webcology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2014-08-2254 min
SEO 101Notifications For Faulty Redirects and Penalties Reappearing in Manual Spam Action for Google Webmaster ToolsGoogle Webmaster Tools Notifications For Faulty Redirects andNew Color-Coded Fetch As Google; Google Penalties Reappearing in Manual Spam Action of Webmaster Tools; Google Responds TheLack ofUnannounced Penguin Updates;Low quality guest blogging is considered little or no original content by Google.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2014-08-1441 min
WebcologyGoogle Penalties for Content Spam Guest Blogging and Manual Spam Action of Webmaster ToolsGoogle is prepping to issue penalties for content spam guest blogging (vs link spam)?Google Penalties Reappearing In Manual Spam Action of Webmaster Tools. Why 3 Google executivess have left for Chinese companies in a year? Google takes a page from the Pentagons radical ideas factory DARPA.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/webcology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2014-08-1454 min
WebcologyFuture ClickZ Live Speakers: Pay to Speak Rumor? Click Z Live Toronto 2014Future ClickZ Live Speakers: Pay to Speak? We hear the buzz regarding this growing rumor. Plus, we get an account of the Keynote ClickZ Live Toronto whereTwitter Canada MD Kirstine Stewart where theFormer EVP of CBC discussesl How Twitter Fits into the Vast Digital Marketing Ecosystem.Related articles across the webGoogle Penguin and Panda Updates; SMX Toronto 2012 RecapSES Conference Renamed ClickZ Live; Google Feature Requests For Webmaster ToolsSEO Then and NowSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/webcology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPr...
2014-05-1655 min
SEO 101Bing Webmaster Guidelines and Keyword Stuffing; Google Places Quality GuidelinesBing updates their Webmaster Guidelines, adding that if you use keyword stuffing, it can lead to demotion or even the delisting of your website. Also, Google quietly updates their Google Places Quality Guidelines for naming your business Related articles across the webBing Webmaster Guidelines Updated To Include Demotions For Keyword Stuffing Google Navigation Changes To Webmaster Tools; Google Warning External Keyword Tool Shut Down NearCrawling Unlinked URLs to Discover New Content; Paying for Site AuditsImage Mismatch Google Webmaster Tools Manual Action Penalty; Google Authorship, Custom Google+ URLsH...
2014-04-0436 min
WebcologySES Conference Renamed ClickZ Live; Google Feature Requests For Webmaster ToolsSES Conference Renamed ClickZ Live; Google Feature Requests For Webmaster Tools; More new suggestions for Googles Webmaster Tools. Plus, Jim discusses Social Media for Civic Good when Canadian Tire chose to boycott to pressure the TV show Ford Nation (hosted by Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and his brother, Councillor Doug Ford) to be cancelled.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/webcology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2013-11-2155 min
Strike PointGoogle Hummingbird Getting People Worried; Value of Social Shares in RankingGoogle Hummingbird is getting people worried, plus Mikkel and Andy discuss the Jason Calacanis and Matt Cutts feedback coming out from Pubcon 2013. Also, Andy shares info on his PubCon presentation on the value of social shares in ranking where he moderated an interesting panel with Duane Forrester of Bing.
2013-10-2957 min
Strike PointSearch Not Provided, Keyword Data Options; Google Launches Project Shield to Access Web From Repressive CountriesSearch Not Provided, Keyword Data Options, Google Launches Project Shield to Access Web From Repressive Countries; Facebook status updates, wall postings and payments temporarily go down.
2013-10-2254 min
Strike PointGoogle Hummingbird and Penguin 2.1 Update; Matt Cutts: User Redirection Based On Location Is Not SpamDiscssusion on Google Penguin 2.1 Update, the latest video from Matt Cutts where he explains how User Redirection Based On Location Is Not Spam, plus we talk about Google Hummingbird and how it may affect search.
2013-10-1556 min
Strike PointPrioritize Your Global Search Marketing Efforts; Spammers Spamming Using Multiple ccTLDs?Mikkel and Andy discuss Ways T
2013-09-1644 min
Strike PointPrioritize Your Global Search Marketing Efforts; Spammers Spamming Using Multiple ccTLDs?Google has cut off keyword data altogether as they Move Entirely to Secure Search. We learn about the transition of State of Search the website to now State of Digital with Bas Van Den Beld, the founder of State of Digital.
2013-09-1655 min
WebcologyVerizon: Should They Block Websites; Thank You Norman Borlaug; Google Webmaster Tools: Much Better Link DataDave concurs a statement that Verizon Communications should be able to block its broadband customers from going to websites that refuse to pay the provider to deliver their traffic. Matt Cutts announces news for SEOs and publishers! Google Webmaster Tools gives much better link data now. Also, thanks given to Nobel Peace Prize winner Norman Borlaug, responsible for genetic science in agricultural development, spawning what is known today as the green revolution. Finally, New Facebook Privacy Issue Sparks Official FTC InquirySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/webcology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.co...
2013-09-1255 min
Strike PointGoogle Webmaster Tools: Issuing Unnatural Link Warnings; Provide One Year Of Top Search Queries To WebmastersMikkel and Kristjian discuss how someone posted on Google + how a client received an unnatural link warning via Google Webmaster Tools and one of the two examples given was a link he has from DMOZ, the Open Directory Project. Also, Google is planning to give webmasters a year worth of top search query data within webmaster tools.
2013-09-0954 min
Strike PointTehran, Iran Holds International Internet Marketing and Branding ConferenceReturning from the International Conference on Internet Marketing and Branding in Tehran, Iran. Mikkel and Kristjian talk to us in flight as they are on their way back to Europe. They welcome the conference organizer, Hamid Sepidnam from Kaspid Web Marketing, to give us his thoughts on how the show went.
2013-08-1930 min
Strike PointWhere Are We with Google Panda, Has Amazon Got it Wrong? Ilya Segalovich In MemoriamWhere Are We with Google Panda, Has Amazon got it wrong? Also, Andy discusses his Search Engine Land Article he wrote In Memoriam for Search Engine Pioneer, Leader and Visionary Ilya Segalovich, the co-founder of Yandex, Russia’s largest search engine who recently succumbed to cancer this weekend. Mikkel and Andy also follow up on the story where the UK Prime Minister Attacked Google, Bing and Yahoo On Child Porn.
2013-07-2955 min
Strike PointGoogle, Bing and Yahoo Chastised by UK PM For Child Porn Protection; Duplicate Content Wont Hurt You, Unless It Is SpammyUK prime minister David Cameron unveiled a wide-range of efforts today to protect children against pornography on the Internet. A significant part of his speech attacked the search engines of Google, Bing and Yahoo for not doing enough and demanding changes. Andy and Krisjtian look at the latest Google Transparency report, as well as comment on the latest Matt Cutts video where he says Duplicate Content Won’t Hurt You, Unless It Is Spammy .
2013-07-2253 min
Strike PointThe Death of AltaVista: Why Did It Happen?The Death of AltaVista: Why Did It Happen? Why did the popular search engine decline and lose ground with the rise of Google and how it further would not recover once it was purchased by Yahoo! Mikkel welcomes new co-hosts Andy Atkins-Krueger and Kristjian Mar Hauksson to discuss.
2013-07-1555 min
SEO RockstarsOverview of New Bing Webmaster Guidelines with Duane ForresterOverview of New Bing Webmaster Guidelines as Chris and Daron welcome Duane Forrester, the Senior Product Manager for Webmaster Outreach at Bing. Duane takes us through every from areas like links, social, indexations, pageload time, cloaking, link schemes, duplicate content and most importantly, how much can SEOs take from applying the algorithm.
2012-12-0440 min
WebcologyGoogle Analytics Report on Search Marketers Mobile Focus in 2013; SES Chicago 20A Google Analytics report presented during the Mobile Marketing and Measurement Panel at SES Chicago 2012 says that 87 percent of search marketers will focus on mobile in 2013. Also, Matt Cutts discusses Google Disavow in new YouTube video, meanwhile a webmaster disavows 100 percent of links and still has Google link penalty.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/webcology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2012-11-1555 min
WebcologyWebmasterWorld Forum to IM Ninjas; Google Stock PlungesWebmasterWorld Forum to IM Ninjas as the popular Webmaster and SEO forums, WebmasterWorld, have been sold to Jim Boykin and Internet Marketing Ninjas.; Google Stock Plunges 8 percent, according to Reuters, after the companys third quarter earnings apparently leaked ahead of schedule on Thursday. Jim and Dave also give Webcology listener Jim Mogensen a site review of his site RentWisconsinCabins.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/webcology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2012-10-1955 min
SEO RockstarsBeing a Search Authority; Behind Bing Webmaster CenterChris takes us Behind the Scenes of Bing Webmaster Center as we hear from Duane Forrester, Sr. Product Manager with the Bing Webmaster Program. They discuss why social matters so much to the future of search, and how and why you need to be an authority to succeed in search today.
2012-04-2528 min
Strike PointSES London 2012; SEOs and Collaborating with Ad AgenciesMikkel and Jason briefly recap SES London 2012, and discuss the challenges they have encountered in building search marketing campaigns for clients while working with advertising agencies that might have a different approach. Also, don’t miss what could arguably the quickest analysis of Google Panda, one year later.
2012-02-2750 min
Strike PointGoogle Changing Privacy Policy, But What About Privacy SettingsMikkel and Jason discuss the plans by Google to replace the existing Privacy Policy. Meanwhile, reports are out that Google had sidestepped privacy settings in Safari, Microsoft announced today it had discovered they had done the same with Internet Explorer.
2012-02-2049 min
Strike PointGoogle Search Privacy ProtectionGoogle makes a significant change to protect the search privacy of users. Mikkel and Jason discuss the impact of the move as well as how by default, how the search engine will encrypt the search sessions of anyone signed in to Google.
2011-10-3157 min
Strike PointHow Does Google Determine Whats A Paid Link; Is Social Beating Search?How Google Determines What’s A Paid Link: Google’s head of search spam Matt Cutts explains. Do Google employees really know anything about SEO? How to get success without any linkbuilding. Is Social beating Search? Will Google take over the search results?
2011-10-3153 min
Strike PointGoogle Antitrust White PaperFairSearch, a group of search companies including Microsoft which lobbies that Google is too dominant, has sent a white paper outlining its anti-trust concerns about Google to the 50 state attorneys general in the US. Mikkel and Jason discuss that plus How Google got a Patent For Google Doodles
2011-10-1752 min
Strike PointThe Highs and Lows of Google+ and YahooTraffic plunges for Google+ as 60% of users log off; Jerry Yang may be raising funds to take Yahoo private. David Naylor has the top ranking in Google Search ranking competition to rank highest for theA4U Expo Bavarian Beer and Sausage on stand 50.Jason also offers listeners a call to action to sign a petition onDeath Camp policies in Assisted Living Facilities, Long Term Care & Alzheimers homes supporting negligence.
2011-10-1049 min
Strike PointConversion Optimization and Panda 2.5Mikkel has on his new guest host Jason Duke, Owner and Director of Strange Logic, the creators of Pzyche. Listen in as they discuss Converison Optimization techniques, and their opinions on Panda 2.5.
2011-10-0359 min
Strike PointGlobal Search Engine MarketingMikkel speaks with Kristjan Mar Hauksson from Nordice Marketing about his book Global Search Engine Marketing: Getting Better International Search Engine Results, which he co-wrote with fellow SEO, Anne Kennedy.
2011-08-2954 min
Strike PointSocial Media and its Tie-In to SEOMikkel discusses social media and how it ties into search today, plus how you get more of those damn mentions, likes, shares and retweets now that they count so much in SEO with guest co-host Li Evans, author of Social Media Marketing: Strategies for Engaging in Facebook, Twitter & Other Social Media and Co-Founder and CEO of LiBeck Integrated Marketing.
2011-08-2253 min
SEO 101Google Webmaster Trends Analyst John MuellerRoss and John speak exclusively with Google Webmaster Trends Analyst John Mueller in a special 60-minute interview that includes topics like Google Plus, the Google Plus One button, and the metrics and tracking of both within Google Webmaster Tools and Google Analytics.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2011-07-1852 min
Strike PointInternational SEO and SEMMikkel discusses International SEO and SEM and Selling Search to the C-Suite Bill Hunt, SES Advisory Board Member and President of Back Azimuth Consulting.
2011-03-2856 min
Strike PointWas JCPenney Buying Links?Department Store JCPenney Fires Back at Google and New York Times Over an SEO Controversy. Mikkel and Dave discuss the New York Times story that states how JC Penney allegedly gamed Googles page-ranking algorithm, which artificially made them a top search result.
2011-02-1454 min
Strike PointGoogle Willing To Change Search To Avoid EU FightGoogle is Willing To Change Search To Avoid EU Fight as Eric Schmidt, the new executive chairman of Google, has revealed that the search giant wants to come to a deal with the European Commission over its inquiry into Googles dominance in search.
2011-02-0757 min
Strike PointYandex To Stop Counting Links As Ranking Factor; Google Publicly Slaps Backlinks.com For Selling LinksYandex To Stop Counting Links As Ranking Factor as Andy explains how this announcement will open the door to a world after links. Also, Google Publicly Slaps Backlinks.com For Selling Links plus more discussion on links, content and social signals.
2011-02-0752 min
Strike PointLimitations in New Google AdWords Rules2011 predictions? Limitations in new Google AdWords rules, More Google scams (not by Google), Old SEO scams return and really advanced training are up for discussion.
2011-01-1755 min
Strike PointGoogle eBooks and Nexus S LaunchesGoogle eBooks Launches with 3 million eBooks, Nexus S Launches with Gingerbread, Groupon say no to 6 billion dollar bid by Google, plus more on WikiLeaks and the Mad Merchant.
2010-12-0559 min
Strike PointFacebook Email and Windows PhonesFacebook Email and Windows Phones are up for discussion as Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announced a bold attempt to bring email into the network and unify the way people communicate online into one social inbox.Dave tells us about the fascination he is discovering after getting a new Windows Phone.
2010-11-1456 min
Strike PointBlekko.com: Another Wolfram or Cuil?Blekko.com: Another Wolfram or Cuil? Mikkel and Dave give their take on that, plus Google launches Google Places, loses an engineer to Facebook, sues the US Government, and is reportedly working on acquiring ITA Software.
2010-10-3152 min
Strike PointGoogle Hummingbird Features; Enabling Use of Social SignalsMikkel and Andy discuss a recent article by Eric Enge published in Search Engine Land on Google Hummingbird Features; Enabling Use of Social Signals where Eric argues that Google now has the infrastructure to better process social signals (among other things).
2010-10-2654 min
Strike PointNegative SEO DiscussionNegative SEO Discussion sparks during a A4U Expo London 2010 Recap. Also, The data protection authority in Spain files a lawsuit against Google for allegedly capturing data from Internet users when it collected photos for its Street View service.
2010-10-1858 min
Strike PointSEO Early DaysSEO Early Days discussion as Mikkel speaks with Disa Johnson of SearchReturn about the early days of her SEO career. She discusses the love of music much like Mikkel has and how they converted into SEO, plus how Bend, Oregon lays claim to where some of the early pioneers of SEO came from
2010-10-1157 min
Strike PointGoogle AdWords Transparency RequirementsMikkel and Dave discuss the recent Google AdWords Transparency Requirements, plus they discuss XSS cheat sheets, and breaking news that WordPress.com and Windows Live are partnering together and providing an upgrade for 30 million Windows Live Spaces customers
2010-10-0455 min
Strike PointHistory of the Search Industry and Conference LandscapeMikkel is joined by Anne Kennedy, Managing Partner of BeyondInk, to take a historic look at the Search Conference landscape and a historic look at the search industry. They answers the questions Do we have an industry at all? and will organic SEO ever go away?
2010-09-2056 min
Strike PointIndia Outsourcing Jobs to the US?Mikkel and Dave discuss how Indian companies are now outsourcing low wage jobs to the US. They also get into more discussion on Google Streetview, plus they look into the dropping value of Lycos from it 12.5 billion dollar sale to Terra, over 95,4 million to Daum and now 36 million to Ybrant Digital out of India
2010-08-2254 min
Strike PointGoogle Wave Fallout and Net NeutralityMikkel and Dave discuss the phasing out of Google Wave, are back from holiday, plus they discuss how Google and Verizon are discussing a joint proposal on net neutrality policy. They also discuss the reviews coming from the release of the iPhone 4.
2010-08-0957 min
Strike PointWhy Are Websites Losing TrafficMikkel deMib Svendsen and Dave Naylor discuss the drop in traffic on news outlet websites and explore the ways to avoid a drop in readership, including the pros and cons of requiring registration to view content.
2010-06-2752 min
Strike PointGoogle Tries Customable BackgroundTo give the users a Microsoft Bing like taste Google offered its users a chance to redecorate their Google home page. Users were allowed to choose their own background photos and colors to brighten the otherwise plain white home page. However the move was withdrawn within just fourteen hours from the launch. Dave and Mikkel also discuss more Google Streetview trouble in Denmark, World Cup Soccer, and how Matt Cutts caught wind of a blog post entitled SEO Is Mostly Quack Science.
2010-06-1357 min
Strike PointFacebook Privacy PlansFacebook is answering privacy concerns with new settings, Dave and Bas discuss, plus a search for World Cup Soccer results stirs up a conversation on ranking, title tags and keyword rankings on Google.
2010-05-2455 min
Strike PointTwitter Exploit and Longtail KeywordsMikkel and Dave discuss Twitter Exploit and Longtail Keywords, plus Dave comments on the recent spamming situation on the Search Cowboys website and the review on Facebook browser review post on TopSEOs
2010-05-1059 min
Strike PointGoogle Streetview FlakStreetview continues to be a thorn in the side of Europeans as Google Catches Flak for Mapping European Homes Wireless Networks, Mikkel and Dave discuss the situation and more.
2010-04-2549 min
Strike PointPaying for Google Analytics Possible?Mikkel and Dave look at the ongoing situation following a volcanic eruption in Iceland that is causing volcanic ash to affect the European Aerospace. They also discuss how Google Analytics are rumored to become a paid model on Google Webmaster Tools.
2010-04-1852 min
Strike PointUK Internet Piracy Bill PassesLegislation to combat internet piracy, including internet bans for persistent illegal file-sharers, has cleared the Lords and now goes to the Commons where it will be rushed through before the general election. Dave and Mikkel discuss how this affects internet use in the UK. They also go over the interview Eric Enge had with Matt Cutts, that had Cutts talk about crawl budgets, PDFs, 301/302 redirects, site architecture, JavaScript, and affiliate links.
2010-03-151h 03
Strike PointUK Internet Piracy Bill PassesLegislation to combat internet piracy, including internet bans for persistent illegal file-sharers, has cleared the Lords and now goes to the Commons where it will be rushed through before the general election. Dave and Mikkel discuss how this affects internet use in the UK. They also go over the interview Eric Enge had with Matt Cutts, that had Cutts talk about crawl budgets, PDFs, 301/302 redirects, site architecture, JavaScript, and affiliate links.
2010-03-1456 min
Strike PointPro-Google StanceDave tells us about his appearance on Sky News on Martin Stanfords program SkyNews.com going over the web news of the day. Dave also offers a rare pro-Google stance. Mikkel and Dave also discuss the Google situation in the EU and the story behind Foundem and Ciao, two of the companies complaining that have connections with Microsoft.
2010-03-0858 min
Strike PointGoogle Buzz Privacy Issues in EuropeDave and Mikkel give their take on the recent Google Buzz Privacy Issues causing a stir in Europe, plus they recap SES London 2010 and they share how wonderful they thought it turned out.
2010-02-2356 min
Strike PointSES London 2010 Preview: PPC or SEO?Dave previews his panel presentation at SES London 2010 on PPC or SEO? The Ultimate Search Marketing Battle, plus he an Mikkel review Google Buzz, plus some interesting stats about the radio show.
2010-02-1554 min
Strike PointGoogle Super Bowl Ad BuyGoogle buys time for a 60 second Super Bowl Ad, and Dave and Mikkel are surprised by the ad buy. Mikkel mentions how he has invested in an iPhone, and the presence of gaming scratchcards.
2010-02-0955 min
Strike PointPrivacy Troubles with Google StreetviewDave and Mikkel discusses recent issues and updates regarding privacy due to Google Streetview, plus they discuss the Apple iPad and their upcoming conference schedule.
2010-02-0156 min
Strike PointInternet Explorer Losing Luster in Europe?Bas van den Beld cohosts with Dave to discuss a Technology Review post by Anik Singal on How Google Ranks Tweets, plus is Internet Explorer Losing its Luster in Europe?
2010-01-2543 min
Strike PointTwitter Terror ArrestTwitter terror arrest raises a cause for concern as a British man is arrested for making a joke about terrorism on Twitter, plus the dangers of digital content.
2010-01-1955 min
Strike PointGoogle Phone Support ProblemsDave makes some comments regarding Google phone support based on how people are unhappy with Google only responding to questions by e-mail. Mikkel comments on the news that France is considering a Google tax to pay creative workers.
2010-01-1152 min
Strike PointGoogle Content Farm Algorithm UnderwayMatt Cutts reports that with Google Content Farm Algorithm Underway, they will be evaluating multiple changes that should help drive spam levels even lower.Also, Google starts censoring torrent-related searches, Nexus One to get Android 2.2 over the air update, and AOL agrees to buy European video distributor Goviral A/S for 96.7 million dollars.
2010-01-1058 min
Strike PointGoogle Integrates Twitter Into Regular SearchGoogle has integrated Twitter into regular search, Analyzing AdWords Positions In Google Analytics plus Dave discusses his experience at SES Chicago 2009
2009-12-1552 min
Strike PointPaid Content and SES Chicago 2009 PreviewMikkel and Dave discuss the current trend of paid content and how it will play with the search engines, plus how organic search is not what it used to be, Google suggests, plus Dave previews his panel presentations at SES Chicago 2009
2009-12-0143 min
Strike PointEU Cookie Law and Facebook PrivacyMikkel and Dave discuss the recent interview where News Corp. CEO Rupert Murdoch said he would consider blocking Google spiders from indexing his companies content. Plus, they discuss issues with Facebook privacy, how the European Union has approved a cookie law that will require that the user will need to approve any and all cookies being placed on a system, which goes into effect on April 2011.
2009-11-2445 min
Strike PointHow Link Spammers KillMikkel is joined by Bas van den Beld of Search Cowboys to discuss Danny Sullivan writing in a new Daggle post about How Link Spammers Killed My Wifes Web Site, plus the ongoing fallout from PageRank being removed from Google Webmaster Tools.
2009-10-2055 min
Strike PointMicrosoft Hotmail Logins HackedMikkel discuss a recent blog post he wrote about a Danish newspaper illegally copying a full book. Plus Dave adds a discussion over Microsoft Hotmail address logins being hacked at phished out.
2009-10-0545 min
Strike PointPaid Links Versus Link BaitDave and Mikkel discuss a study on SEO versus PPC, and which converts better, search results, the buzz about health care reform in the US and the European perspective and more.
2009-09-2845 min
Strike PointFacebook purchases FriendFeed and Twitter DDOSMikkel and Dave discuss the constant conference clutter with all of the conventions overlapping each other. Plus they discusses the DDOS ttack on Twitter and breaking news on Facebook on their purchase of FriendFeed.
2009-08-1050 min
WebcologyExcelling in Microsoft Excel + Merchant Metrix Shopping CartSenior Product Manager for Webmaster & SEO tools for Microsoft Live Search, Ani Babaian discusses her book, IT Girl's Guide to becoming an Excel Diva. Later in the show, Jim speaks with Lee Roberts, CEO and founder of the search engine friendly shopping cart, Merchant Metrix.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/webcology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2009-03-1224 min
WebcologyDynamic URLs vs Static URLs OpinionPatrick Sexton of WeBuildPages and Michael Gray aka graywolf discuss the latest Google updates including the ongoing dynamic vs static urls post on the Google Webmaster Central blog, plus their plans for SMX EastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/webcology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2008-09-2548 min
Strike PointOnline Advertising Spending NumbersDave and Mikkel look at the recent Online Advertising Spending Numbers, The Weekly Google Rants, Blogging Engines and what they have to do with Webmaster World
2007-06-191h 02
Strike PointLegitimate Paid LinksGoogle Toolbar and the Google Webmaster Central not really reporting the same things. Plus, Mikkel and Dave debate what exactly a paid link is
2007-05-151h 07
Strike PointGoogle Webmaster Tools RankedDave and Mikkel recap Pubcon 2006, and what they got out of the trip, plus they rank some Google Webmaster Tools
2006-11-2159 min
Strike PointSES Stockholm 05 RecapDave and Mikkel discuss happenings at the Search Engine Strategies Conference in Stockholm, Google news, and the upcoming Webmaster World Conference
2005-11-1254 min