Daily Search Forum Recap: December 4, 2014

Dec 4, 2014 - 4:00 pm 0 by

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web.

Search Engine Roundtable Stories:

  • December 2014 Google Webmaster Report
    This is the last Google webmaster report for the year and the truth, it wasn't that crazy of a month...
  • Google: We Do Not Rank Responsive Web Design Sites Better
    Even though we covered this a couple times, most recently in September, saying responsive design is not a ranking signal...
  • Google My Maps Pro Now Free
    Google has a pro version of My Maps named My Maps Pro. That version gave you more features and access to make your own maps but cost $5 per month. Google sent emails to My Maps Pro users that it is now going free. Google said "My Maps Pro will soon be available for free...
  • Google Won't Let You Sell Crack Cocaine & Illegal Drugs Via Google Wallet
    So many people and businesses use Google Wallet to facilitate money exchanges or transactions. But did you know you are not allowed to use Google Wallet to sell illegal drugs, like crack cocaine...
  • Pin Your Google+ Posts To The Top Of Your Stream
    Google's Dennis Troper announced on Google+ that you can now, like other social networks, pin your favorite post to the top of your stream. So if you want people to see a specific post first, you can pin that post and even if it is weeks old...
  • Google Penguin Ave
    Gary Illyes from Google shared a photo of a sign hanging in the Google Zurich office, the sign reads "Penguin Ave." It might be the name of a conference room there or just hanging in a hall. I guess

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