If you're the webmaster of a site with URLs parameters and you'd like to help Google crawl your site more efficiently, Maile Ohye gives pointers (for the more common cases) on how to configure URL Parameters in Webmaster Tools. … [Read more...]
Do URL shorteners pass anchor text?
Since Google is now using Twitter and Facebook links as ranking symbols, will custom URL shortners be looked at as providing anchor text on the links? Chris Burns, Florida Have a question? Ask it in our Webmaster Help Forum: www.google.com Want your … [Read more...]
Does the number of subdirectories in a URL affect its ranking?
How much of a difference does the number of levels in the URL make? Does 'www.domain.com/keyword' give much higher rankings on 'keyword' than www.domain.com/blabla/blabla/keyword? Monique, The Netherlands … [Read more...]
Do dates in URLs determine freshness?
Filipe Santos from New York asks: "Do dates in the URL of blogs or websites help determine freshness of the content or is it largely ignored?" Recorded on April 23, 2009. … [Read more...]
Are shortened URLs treated differently than other redirects?
beussery from Atlanta, GA asks: "Does Google crawl and treat TinyURLs using a 301 redirect the same as other links?" Recorded on April 23, 2009. … [Read more...]
Does the position of keywords in the URL affect ranking?
On February 26, 2009, Google software engineer Matt Cutts collected questions on Google Moderator and answered many of them on video. Adeel from Manchester, UK asked: Does the position of keywords in the URL have a significant impact: … [Read more...]