If I use Google Analytics to track conversions on my ecommerce website, would that have a negative effect in Google SERP? Linda, Lakewood, NJ … [Read more...]
What signals are used in ranking other than PageRank?
I see so many people asking "Will this increase my PageRank?". Could you tell them *once again* that ranking is not just about "PageRank" but also 200 different signals? And while being there, why don't you tell us about those 200 different signals? … [Read more...]
Is there such a thing as building too many links?
Matt, Is there such thing as building to many links, if you're following Google's webmaster guidelines exactly? Too many where you would get banned, even if you're following the rules? Thanks, Mark Mark Schneider, Denver, Colorado … [Read more...]
Can you give us an update on rankings for long-tail searches?
"Many are talking about losses of traffiic with long tail searches: www.webmasterworld.com I was wondering if you could give us an update on what is happening with Google right now? Caffeine update? Algorithm change? Temporary?" Brian, Seattle, WA … [Read more...]
Why doesn’t Webmaster Tools have multiple-country targeting?
Hi Matt, AdWords allows (and it's pretty accurate) location targeting. Why can't you guys allow multiple country targeting in Webmaster Tools instead of just one? It would solve an age old problem for webmasters targeting multiple countries. Dave … [Read more...]
What Chrome extension would you like to see?
Matt Cutts from the Bay Area, California asks: "What Chrome extension would you like to see?" … [Read more...]
Is Google becoming like Microsoft?
Chris in England asks: "With Google's size and many offerings, do you think Google is being seen as the new Microsoft by more and more people? Does this worry you as an employee and a web user?" … [Read more...]
How long does it take for Googlebot to recrawl a page?
claytonseo in South Africa asks: "Say your index page has been cached by Google and you then you change the meta description. How long does it take for a Google bot to recrawl that page? Or must your request it via Webmaster Tools? Thanks." … [Read more...]
Why is Google still taking notice of DMOZ?
Billy F in Poway asks: "Why is Google still taking notice of DMOZ? Many have alleged that the editors are corrupt. Its impossible to get them to list a site even if it is very relevant to an specific area." … [Read more...]
Should I be obsessing about load times?
Ryan in Dearborn, MI asks: "Many SEO's are obsessing about your speed comments, but I get the feeling speed will be a very minor component in ranking. Am I right, or should I be obsessing about load times as well?" … [Read more...]