Google, How Are "Business Web Design" & "Semi Repair" Related Keywords?

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September 16, 2009

Google, How Are "Business Web Design" & "Semi Repair" Related Keywords?

Let's file this under weird or unexpected search results from Google. A search for business website design] returns one of those middle of the page Google refinements. The weird part is what Google returns as a refinement for that search. Google returns the keyword, [semi repair]. What does semi repair have to do with business website design?

Here is a picture of the page:

Why is this the case? No one really knows, but Googler JohnMu did comment in a joking fashion saying:

As I mentioned, these suggestions are generated automatically. I wonder what that tells us ... hmm :-) Someone should be out there making DIY truck repair sites!

Maybe, just maybe.

Forum discussion at Google Webmaster Help.

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posted rustybrick in Google Optimization at September 16, 2009 8:35 AM Comments (4)

Comments

:) automation can some times lead to such kind of suggestions

Posted by Sean at September 16, 2009 14:12

While I understand that automation could lead to errors like these, I was quite surprised to find that search results for some keywords are also skewed. While I typed in ERP solutions, a prominent spa and salon seems to come in third! How are they even related?

Posted by Jen at September 17, 2009 01:16

Hey i am not able fine Spa and salon listings on SERP for ERP solutions :) can you please post screen shot or email me..

Posted by steve at September 17, 2009 02:03

I did precisely the same search and was amazed to discover that "semi repair" had been suggested as an alternative query. How absurd.

Posted by Sean at November 18, 2009 18:09