This is really interesting as it shows clearly that Google are moving more and more into social signals for their algorithm. For some time it was believed, then a short while ago Google announced that they use social as a signal, and this aquisition puts things beyond doubt. Google want their finger on the pulse […]
Google start blocking Referrer Data.
In a move announced today on the Google Blog , Google announced that it will be blocking referrer data for all referrals from those signed in to a secure SSL. Oh… Apart of course from Google Adwords. Various reasons have been given for this, but I think this is probably all about Google making it […]
Google Release new Spam reporting facility
Google have really started pushing the boat out today. Hot on the heels of their force page re-index , service they have launched the biggest shake up in manual snitching on your mates… oops I mean Spam reporting that we have seen pretty much since Google kicked off. The new spam reporting page allows and […]