October 29, 2004 Archives

Ok, not a cheat sheet for ranking in Google, but an nice short page released today on various search operators that can be used in Google. There are many well known operators included on the page such as: "site: link: info:" including some that you may not know about. Forget what a "related:" search does, check out the info Google has on it. It also includes operator examples for proper use in a search. What to search for a dvd player with the price range of 100 to 150 dollars. Try: DVD player $100...150. Or looking to search safely without adult content, try using the following: safesearch:britney spears.

Check out the Google Help: Cheat Sheet

A thread over at Highrankings, details whether or not too much content could be detrimental to page or or website. For the most part it should not be a problem, content can be beneficial but is it useful? Thinkweb, a member at Highrankings, addresses some good points "you can have gigabytes of content, and yet miss the whole point of having a website". Additionally, another good question to consider: Have you ever grabbed a 5 inch instuction manual, when a 1/4 inch book would have done the trick?

Continuing reading and discussing Is Too Much Content Possible?

Just a little interesting news from the forum. It appears Googleguy has resurfaced on the forums. Made an appearance yesterday on the SEW forums. Of those that are interested check it out, he might make SEW a more permanant home. Why the lack of participation lately? Who knows, but as he puts it he is "busier and busier these days, so I don't know how often I'll be able to post."