I am a bit under the weather, as you can tell. Google launched the Penguin update this week, it is what was initially called by us as the over optimization algorithm or webspam algorithm. If you were hit on the 24th, it was probably that and you can submit a form to Google to complain. If you were hit around the 19th, then it was a refresh to Panda, Panda 3.5. Google also is going after sponsored WordPress themes. Google dropped some features from Webmaster Tools. Google launched to everyone, AdWords for Video. Google is testing trusted badges on AdWords ads. Google is asking some businesses for their business license for validation of Google Places. Google launched Google Drive. Google had logos for Earth Day, St George's Day with ZX Spectrum and the anniversary of the Zipper. That was this past week at the Search Engine Roundtable.
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Search Topics of Discussion:
- It's Live: Google Over Optimization Algorithm (3% Of Searches Affected)
- Google's Over Optimization Update Named Penguin
- Google Penguin Feedback Form
- Google Mocks Me For Missing Panda 3.5
- Google Goes After Links In WordPress Themes
- Google Webmaster Tools Drops Features
- New: Google AdWords For Video
- Pic: Google AdWords With Trusted Stores Badge
- Google Requesting Business Licenses For Maps Verification
- Upload Files To Google Drive? Good, Google Can Use Them Now
- Google's Home Grown Earth Day Logo
- St. George's Day Logo Via ZX Spectrum
- The Google Zipper Home Page
- Defend Your Google Search Results: Zerg Rush
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