We have a vanity domain (ran.ge) that unfortunately isn't one of the generic TLDs, which means we can't set our geographic target in Webmaster Tools. Is there any way to still target our proper location? AaronDCampbell, Phoenix, AZ Have a question? … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2013
If I use a ccTLD, can I indicate my geographic location is not in that country?
We have a vanity domain (ran.ge) that unfortunately isn't one of the generic TLDs, which means we can't set our geographic target in Webmaster Tools. Is there any way to still target our proper location? AaronDCampbell, Phoenix, AZ Have a question? … [Read more...]
Should I use the “autocompletetype” attribute on my web forms?
Can you explain a little bit about the proposed "autocompletetype" attribute? Is this something I should add on my web forms? Matt Cutts, Mountain View Learn more about the attribute: googlewebmastercentral.blogspot.com Have a question? Ask it in our … [Read more...]
What percentage of PageRank is lost through a 301 redirect?
Roughly what percentage of PageRank is lost through a 301 redirect? Sam Harries, Exeter, United Kingdom Have a question? Ask it in our Webmaster Help Forum: groups.google.com Want your question to be answered on a video like this? Follow us on … [Read more...]
Using Search Queries to improve your site
Learn how to use the Search Queries feature in Google Webmaster Tools to make improvements to your site. googlewebmastercentral.blogspot.com Have a question? Ask it in our Webmaster Help Forum: groups.google.com More videos: www.youtube.com Webmaster … [Read more...]
Does Google take action on sites that do keyword stuffing with phone numbers?
I saw at www.jwz.org where someone complained about typing a phone number and getting back websites that just keyword stuff every phone number in the world on their pages. Does Google take action on such sites? Matt Cutts, Mountain View Have a … [Read more...]
How many types of messages does the webspam team send to Webmaster Tools?
You've been sending us various kinds of messages via WMT to improve transparency. It's a good move. How many types of messages do you send now? And how do you decide what message you send? Kenichi Suzuki, Tokyo, Japan Have a question? Ask it in our … [Read more...]
How many types of messages does the webspam team send to Webmaster Tools?
You've been sending us various kinds of messages via WMT to improve transparency. It's a good move. How many types of messages do you send now? And how do you decide what message you send? Kenichi Suzuki, Tokyo, Japan Have a question? Ask it in our … [Read more...]
Can I mark an email as “important” in Gmail?
It would be a really great feature to mark an email as important in Gmail. Will this ability ever be added? Bridgetti Lim Banda, Cape Town, South Africa Learn more about Priority Inbox: support.google.com Gmail keyboard shortcuts: support.google.com … [Read more...]
How do I know which links to remove when I get an “unnatural links” message?
Google Webmaster Tools says I have "unnatural links," but gives little help as to which specific links are bad. Since I have never purchased links, I don't know which ones to have removed, and I'm scared of removing good ones, which will hurt my … [Read more...]