I'm trying to make my site faster, but I noticed that Facebook widgets slows down download, should i remove them? I think that it's usefull for users see how many people likes a page, don't you? … [Read more...]
Where do you see Google in 5 years?
Where do you see Google in 5 years? If there was one thing you would or could dispense/destroy/enhance/create/change on the internet, what would it be and why? Feb Sontain, London … [Read more...]
How can a photographer’s image-focused site gain PageRank?
How would a photographer gain any significant PageRank for his or her site when the subject that really matters—images—has no anchor text? Often, the photos alone will sell the photographer to his/her clients. How can we overcome this challenge? Land … [Read more...]
What is the benefit of using the change of address tool in Google Webmaster Tools?
What is the benefit of using the Change of Address tool in Google Webmaster Tools, compared to just setting up the required 301 redirections to the new site? And why should I renew the change of address notification every 180 days? Can't I just leave … [Read more...]
Can a purchased domain’s history affect its trust in Google?
I bought a domain 7 months ago. The website I put on it still doesn't show in the SERPs. Since 2000 it's had different owners - used by a co. in Oz, it's then served ads, then "for sale" with a company for 4ish years. Will it have trust issues in … [Read more...]
What is the best way to check your own site for keyword rankings?
What is the best way to check your own site for keyword rankings, eg if I wanted to target a new phrase and wanted to check the progress of its ranking - what is the best way to check it? Should I just search Google and scroll through the results? … [Read more...]
Is PageRank calculated differently for domains registered before 2004?
Is it true that domains registered before 2004 have a totally different way of getting PageRank? ie that "Pre-2004 domains" are highly desirable to buy because they still get PageRank based on old/easier criteria from back then? Land Lubber, Colorado … [Read more...]
How does Google handle a page containing multiple languages?
"How would Google consider (and rank) a site that uses meta data and URLs in a language (Italian) and has the h1 of the pages in another (English) considered more appealing for users? ex: title: Pallacanestro h1: Basket url: site.com/pallacanestro/" … [Read more...]
How can a website compete using only white hat techniques?
How can a website compete for high rankings using only white hat techniques in industries that are dominated by spammers if Google takes months to react to spam reports and by that time new black hat sites are ranking? SurfVoucher, Costa Rica … [Read more...]
Are Google SERPs the same on all browsers?
Do your SERPs return the exact same results on all browsers? (ie Same results on IE6, IE7, FF2, FF3, Opera, Chrome, etc)? Land Lubber, Colorado … [Read more...]