Today Google announced there has been an update to the news search results pages. Now Google News Search results will include click-to-expand news results clusters. These clusters expand search results to reveal photos and related stories from a variety of sources. This update gives users the choice to further their search with a click of the new ‘Show More’ link.

The past holds a wealth of knowledge that can help guide our present actions. It is rich with triumphs and devastation, compassion and cruelty of humanity. Our history is not just about dates and names; it’s the stories that have built our culture and societies that we live in today. 

Do you trust all the links pointing back to your website? In regards to SEO, having quality links pointing back to your site is critical and Google enforces that these links are indeed from quality sources. In the past if site owners suspected they were receiving shady links from questionable sources it was necessary to launch a site rescue op to search, find and destroy such links to get back in Google’s good graces. Google generally points out unnatural links when there is evidence of link exchanges, paid links or other link schemes that violate Google’s quality guidelines.

Getting to know someone has stretched beyond simply grabbing a cup of coffee and chatting about interests. The digital revolution has given us tools to see into a person’s past, and let’s be honest – who hasn’t taken a sneak peak at a new friend or employee via a quick Google search or some
friendly “Facebook-stalking”. But sadly, not all our best moments are showcased
online and the top search results that Google pulls up may be less than favourable.

You are most likely familiar with using your mobile device to Google things on the go. Whether you are at a pub with a friend and need some clarification on a debated topic or need to find the local show times for a new movie; it’s more than likely you’ve whipped out your phone and typed a search query into the Google bar.  

On May 16th Google took the first steps to transform the popular search engine from being an information engine to a ‘knowledge engine’ through incorporating semantic search into its results. With this new feature Google now has the ability to consider your search inquiry as a real entity. Your query will no longer be merely a string of characters that Google ingests to divulge sites that contain your search word. 

Google Places could be considered a heavy weight champion in the competitive SEO ring. This simple tool can give your business a major leg up in Google’s search results if executed correctly. Businesses that don’t even rank in the first three pages in Google’s organic search results can still be displayed on the first page via Google Places. Google Places aka Google Maps is the answer to get your company visible amongst local search inquiries. Does your business have a Google Places page, and are you using it to its maximum potential?