Changes to Google algo since March 1st

It looks like Google has changed how they view pages with more anchor text than regular text now. To prevent lists of links ranking that may not be very good quality.

I have finally seen enough cases where I think this is a significant part of an update that went on back in March 1st.

Simple suggestion would be add descriptions to what’s at the other end.

Posts on WMW about the Google Search Quality Team Responses

I was taken back a bit by some of the “Angry” posts about the type of help given by the Google Search Quality Team. As an ex-Inktomi guy, supporting users I know that it’s a tough line between providing information and giving away something that can be taken out of context and used in court. Thus not everything they get can be responded to in the same manner. Personally I appreciate any data I can get back it absolutely helps me with my diagnostics even if it’s a minuet detail. Just a late night thought.

Off to London for a long weekend

Well I am off to London for a long weekend to visit some friends. Back to one of my favorite spots in the world. But just checked the weather, looks like cold and rainy all weekend.

Pro Stores Presentation

I gave a 1 hour SEO session to the merchants of eBay’s Pro Stores today and wanted to provide a list of the tools that I recommended again.

Keyword research.



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Changes in my career and such

So last month has been a crazy one, I have made quite a few changes in my career. I have decided to start consulting and joined forces with Joseph Morin to work with mid to enterprise size clients and share what both of us have learned over the years. The new business is doing well and I am still working with the folks over at Shopping.com.

I plan on attending more conferences this year than more normal 2-3, so come by and say hi when you seem me. I am staying put in San Francisco, I love it here too much to move.

So if you need help with your in-house team I now consult.