Òh come on Bill Hartzer (apologies this doesn't seem to be from Bill at all, and I now see it's an article from 6 weeks ago) surely you can do better than this? Did you bother to check whether sites on new gTLD had been migrated/redirected from previous domains onto the new domains? And as to […]

Very much worth reading. Reshared post from +Bill Slawski *Has SEO Changed Forever with an Algorithm that Replaces and Improves upon PageRank? A mix of Kleinberg's Hubs and Authorities, a dash of Topic Sensitive PageRank, Elements that impact Sites in some instances rather that just pages, link analysis that looks at number of inward and […]

"Panda 4.1 Google Leaked Dos and Don'ts" Leaked my arse.   Google+: View post on Google+ This post was first made on the Richard Hearne Google+ profile.

Some #AerialPhotography  taken today of +Le MERIDIEN  #Phuket   resort in Karon. Le Meridian, Patong Google+: Reshared 1 times Google+: View post on Google+ This post was first made on the Richard Hearne Google+ profile.

Great microsite on Semantic web/linked data from the BBC: Embedded Link BBC Academy – Technology – Linked data Looking at how the BBC and others are using linked data to create better user experiences Google+: View post on Google+ This post was first made on the Richard Hearne Google+ profile.

This is well worth reading if you're into semantic web. Reshared post from +Bill Slawski Best Buy Takes on the Semantic Web Are you marketing on the Semantic Web as well as Best Buy is? Why not? Embedded Link Semantic Web: business models from a marketing perspective All marketers will be familiar with the yellow […]

Nice article from +SEMrush  Embedded Link Curation is The New Creation: 5 Tools to Make You a Thought Leader – SEMrush Blog Digital marketing expert Ron Sela shines a light on five tools marketers should use for content creation and curation. Google+: View post on Google+ This post was first made on the Richard Hearne […]

Nice use of SEMrush ppc data: Embedded Link Following the AdWords Money Trail: A Data Analysis Google+: View post on Google+ This post was first made on the Richard Hearne Google+ profile.

Not content just with native, it looks like they're covering all the bases here. Embedded Link Compare mortgages with Google Compare Compare mortgages with Google Compare. Hassle-free and transparent mortgage comparison. Low rates from top providers. Apply direct or speak to independent mortgage advisers. Google+: View post on Google+ This post was first made on […]

Timely given +aaron wall​ latest blog post: https://twitter.com/dr_pete/status/541328431125114882 Embedded Link Dr. Pete Meyers on Twitter “Google seems to be testing their own mortgage calculator – if you’re in home finance, better be ready –” Google+: View post on Google+ This post was first made on the Richard Hearne Google+ profile.

 If there's one person who seems to be able to analyse Google's actions from a very strategic level it's +aaron wall  Not saying he's always right, but he's certainly able to look at very complex systems, see how things may fit together, and then back up his hypotheses with well considered arguments. I doubt many […]

Your best address for SEOEvery day, millions of people search online for the 'best'. The higher you rank, the more likely you are to be found and the easier it is to drive qualified search traffic to your website. Marrying your brand or product description with this powerful keyword in a web address gives your […]

It will be interesting to see if this sticks after a few months: Embedded Link How I Recovered From Penguin 3.0 Without Waiting Around – Dale Rodgers In this post I’m going to share with you the exact method that I used to bring my rankings back on not just one, but two websites that […]

If you have a few hours, and you're interested in mobile app design patterns, this is a good read: Embedded Link Design Explosions: Mapping on iOS In issue #1, we dive 10,000 words deep on Google Maps and Apple Maps to see what we can learn from their respective desi… Google+: Reshared 2 times Google+: […]

Rocket Internet are a company to watch: Embedded Link http://tech.eu/news/helpling-funding/ Google+: View post on Google+ This post was first made on the Richard Hearne Google+ profile.

Worth reading, but not sure I agree with some of the author's views on what was released. Reshared post from +Bartosz Góralewicz Interesting (I think) case study of Penguin 3.1 recovery… Embedded Link Penguin 3.1 = recovery only? To be or not to be? The suspense rages on over whether the latest significant recoveries are […]

Assuming the update on Nov 27 was a simple tweak which released a tonne of sites hit by 3.0, why then did TheGuardian.com enjoy a ~15% boost in organic traffic (+SEMrush data) since 27 November? There's more going on here than meets the eye… NB – this is google.co.uk data from SEMrush Google+: Reshared 1 times […]

Honda's twitter account hacked: Embedded Link Honda (@Honda) | Twitter The latest Tweets from Honda (@Honda). It is I, Skeletor! Master of the Universe, Internet, and now Honda’s Twitter Account! Prepare to experience my evil in 140 characters or less!! Muahaha!!!. Torrance, Calif. Google+: Reshared 1 times Google+: View post on Google+ This post was […]

+Marcus Tober I just read your econsultancy piece with interest. Did you check to see if any of the new .berlin websites had previously been published and ranked? Presumably many of these sites had been on .de .com etc, so where did the previous domains rank prior to moving over to .berlin? It would be great […]

So who is this new head of web spam at Google? Brian White perhaps? Google+: View post on Google+ This post was first made on the Richard Hearne Google+ profile.

+Dan Petrovic don't you think it's time you pushed out your SERP analytics to international markets? I really admire analytical approach to understanding updates you espouse, and think you need to push the boat out more Dan! http://dejanseo.com.au/#dailyupdate Embedded Link DEJAN SEO The most innovative SEO company in Australia, offering safe and long-lasting results. Call 1300 123 […]

Again no chairs, and only a handful of sun brollies. Quite a lot of people enjoying the natural beach and clear water. #AerialPhotography   #Phuket   Kata Beach, Phuket Thailand Google+: View post on Google+ This post was first made on the Richard Hearne Google+ profile.

I'll probably live to regret it, but I'm going to throw my hat in and say I think there was something similar to Panda released on Nov 27. No idea if there was a Penguin also, but based on the diffs seen in authority sites I'm watching I think quality of content was targeted as […]

I think this might be quite big at the box office… Google+: Reshared 2 times Google+: View post on Google+ This post was first made on the Richard Hearne Google+ profile.

Great how-to guide here on using GA to isolate Panda hits. Reshared post from +Glenn Gabe Slow day? Learn how to use Google Analytics Segments to Analyze Panda Attacks (via Desktop, Mobile, & Tablet Traffic) #seo   My latest post walks you step by step through creating and using custom segments in Google Analytics to […]

Well on the webpage the time is my local time, and the hands on the watch are all moving/updating.  Super campaign if you ask me.  Found on qz.com. Google+: View post on Google+ This post was first made on the Richard Hearne Google+ profile.

Fairly obvious, but still a good Panda checklist: Reshared post from +Everett Sizemore Embedded Link 10 Things That Expose Good Sites to Google Panda | Adam Sherk Google+: View post on Google+ This post was first made on the Richard Hearne Google+ profile.

Anyone using JSON-LD for embedding structured data, and if so what types is Google recognising? Google+: View post on Google+ This post was first made on the Richard Hearne Google+ profile.

Interesting slide deck on Semantic SEO: Embedded Link Semantic seo for the people – Theory and Practice of Semantic Search Since Hummingbird was silently rolled last year, Semantic Search has become the new black of SEO. However, many people have a confused idea about it, which can lead to very dangerous misunderstandings about what does […]

 Some great reading in here, and just grabbed the first 6 issues for $29 (reduced from $222): 6 issues of GoodUI Datastories Embedded Link Get the results from thousands of dollars of A/B tests GoodUI Datastories has done the hard work of A/B testing so your site gets results without all the effort Google+: View […]

It makes a watershed in terms of Google moving towards pay-to-play. Reshared post from +Mike Blumenthal No comment necessary….. Embedded Link Google Achieves 100% Monetization Above the Fold with New Pak Google+: View post on Google+ This post was first made on the Richard Hearne Google+ profile.

Just wish +DeepCrawl​ was priced lower. Was never able to convince clients to cover the cost. Reshared post from +Bartosz Góralewicz Google’s unannounced release of the ‘Thin Content’ update is garnering storm in the web-space. Here’s a detailed case study analyzing, diagnosing and proffering solutions to fixing this most recent hit. Embedded Link How to […]

Via +Glenn Gabe  Embedded Link The Danger of Crossing Algorithms: Uncovering The Cloaked Panda Update During Penguin 3.0 Think you just got hit by Penguin 3.0 but the data don’t quite make sense? You might be looking at a Penguin-Panda-Pirate combo. Glenn Gabe explains Google+: View post on Google+ This post was first made on […]

Fairly cool production by theguardian.com Embedded Link A global guide to the first world war – interactive documentary | World news | The Guardian Google+: View post on Google+ This post was first made on the Richard Hearne Google+ profile.

"The era of exact-match-domains giving you a huge leg up on your SEO efforts may be over, but there’s still visitor confidence to consider." Quite a nice article, and too often people forget that exact match domains can play a crucial role in customers/visitors understanding what it is you offer: Embedded Link New Domain Extensions […]

Monday morning inspiration: Embedded Link 7 Pieces of Wisdom That Will Change the Way You Work Advice that will make you think from Steven Pressfield, Kurt Vonnegut, Martha Graham and more. Google+: View post on Google+ This post was first made on the Richard Hearne Google+ profile.

But with the following conclusion "Looking at all Ranking Factors, it’s clear that keyword domains rank more easily due to higher Website Relevancy and Website Ext Relevancy scores" it strikes me that the brandable domains getting the same treatment will do just as well. Comparing niche domains sites with more general ones – "TahoeLodging.com and TahoeMountainLodging.com […]

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+John Mueller I'm not sure how you run the Webmaster hangouts these days, but just wondering is there any particular way to join the hangout rather than just watch?  Do you post a link? I'm lurking in Dublin, and would like to join to ask a couple of questions around sitemaps, news and video. Google+: View […]

Interesting: Embedded Link DuckDuckHack Better Answers. Help make a better long-term search engine with instant answers that are better than links. search for ‘alternative to notepad’ shows multiple text editors. What You Like. Hack on things that you know and care about to improve search results for your community. Google+: Reshared 1 times Google+: View […]