New Google Algorithm Change

Kevin · #1 (**permalink**) 29-08-2008, 10:59

What does everyone think of the new Google algorithm change for more informational websites?

Mike · #2 (**permalink**) 29-08-2008, 11:01

the change being?

ps remember this is a general business forum so not all memebers are up with Googles Algo changes

boxby · #3 (**permalink**) 29-08-2008, 12:46

I heard something about this, but have not idea what the details are......?

OldWelshGuy · #4 (**permalink**) 29-08-2008, 12:56

means my rugby forum has gone from 8 to 4 for 'welsh rugby'

I ahve always expected a move more towards informational stuff.

Mike · #5 (**permalink**) 29-08-2008, 13:37

Here is something for the non seo members...

http://www.blogstorm.co.uk/google-ch...ess-important/

nass · #6 (**permalink**) 29-08-2008, 14:36

Weird, I've seen no evidence of any significant algo change myself

SEO Guy · #7 (**permalink**) 29-08-2008, 19:18

The only surprise with anchor text being hit is it took so long, on-site seo is about slightly gearing a webpage towards a set of keywords, not these muppets that think one in 5 keywords should be anchored

Alvin · #8 (**permalink**) 29-08-2008, 19:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by SEO Guy

The only surprise with anchor text being hit is it took so long, on-site seo is about slightly gearing a webpage towards a set of keywords, not these muppets that think one in 5 keywords should be anchored

As a professional Muppet.I resent your inference.

What bleeding algo change.?

I keep hearing about this and that algo changes for years, but nothing ever changes for me.

unless google brings out something higher than No 1 .

Earl

SEO Guy · #9 (**permalink**) 29-08-2008, 20:37

Yep I'm still number 1.....we must be the lucky ones alvo

OldWelshGuy · #10 (**permalink**) 29-08-2008, 20:39

My rugby forum is top ranking and at the last update, i didn't even add in seo friendly urls

Might have something to do with the links from the rugby section of bbc.co.uk