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:
- Google: Avoid Using Special Characters In URLs
Google's John Mueller said in a Google Webmaster Help thread that you should avoid using special characters in your URLs. Specifically avoid using "commas, semicolons, colons, spaces, quotes... - You Can Now Reopen Or Close Your Business On Google Maps
Elisabeth from Google announced in the Google My Business Help forums that you can now close or reopen your business on Google Maps if it was done in error... - Google Does Have Holiday Decorations For Chanukah, Christmas & Kwanzaa
Honestly, I am sad but not surprised. Google implied that they are not doing holiday decorations this year... - Google Search App For iOS Adds 3D Touch
Google quietly announced on Google+ the latest version of the iOS version of the Google search app is out and it supports iPhone 6S 3D touch integration... - Google Poses With A Yoga Logo For BKS Iyengar
On the Google home page is many geographic areas, including the US and India is a Google Doodle, Google logo... - Juan Google Shoe Repair
Loren Baker shared a photo on Instagram of a new shoe repair shop in Los Angeles that is sporting the Google name. It looks like a guy name Juan teamed up with Google to open a shoe repair shop. Oka
Other Great Search Forum Threads:
- Looking to get away but not sure where to go? Ask Google to show you "Mexico…, Google+ - Google
- Google Newsletter #3 is here: Product updates, best practices & AMP!, Google News Help
- Got Policy Questions? Ask the AdSense Guy! http://goo.gl/rBK0Sf…, Google+ - AdSense
- Hey look, HTTPS! :-), Google+ - John Mueller
- Client Wants To Split Website For Pr Campaign, HighRankings Forums
- Googlebot using new IPs and no reverse DNS possible, WebmasterWorld
- Keyword stuffing and repeat words how to care, Google Webmaster Help
- [Dec 15] In Person Event (Manchester, UK): Reach N..., The Google Advertiser Community
- [Dec 15] In Person Event (Manchester, UK): Tell Yo..., The Google Advertiser Community
