Comments on: Google Categories http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/ Grow your business with TopRank Online Marketing tips, articles, & expert information on social media, content marketing & search engine marketing. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:17:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: >> Search Perspective >> Discussions Surrounding Search | TMP Directional Marketing » Blog Archive » Google tests new SERP format http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-163688 >> Search Perspective >> Discussions Surrounding Search | TMP Directional Marketing » Blog Archive » Google tests new SERP format Fri, 13 Jul 2007 19:38:06 +0000 http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-163688 [...] Recently, while performing a fairly routine search on Google, something caught my eye.  My results were being fragmented into what are being called “Google categories.”  As other blogs have pointed out, these results are prompted by broad keyterms like DVD players and lawn care.  Our example shows these results are also prompted by a product model number.  [...] [...] Recently, while performing a fairly routine search on Google, something caught my eye.  My results were being fragmented into what are being called “Google categories.”  As other blogs have pointed out, these results are prompted by broad keyterms like DVD players and lawn care.  Our example shows these results are also prompted by a product model number.  [...]

]]> By: Are Search Engine Rankings are Dead? » Online Marketing Blog http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-124608 Are Search Engine Rankings are Dead? » Online Marketing Blog Fri, 11 May 2007 20:32:21 +0000 http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-124608 [...] With the advent of personalization and impending changes with the interface of search results, the notion of ranking seems to be on it’s way out. In the past 3-4 years, most SEO consulting firms have been focusing on traffic and especially the past 2-3 years on conversions. Standard search engine rankings as a proxy to sales will become irrelevant, especially as other channels of search have emerged in popularity. [...] [...] With the advent of personalization and impending changes with the interface of search results, the notion of ranking seems to be on it’s way out. In the past 3-4 years, most SEO consulting firms have been focusing on traffic and especially the past 2-3 years on conversions. Standard search engine rankings as a proxy to sales will become irrelevant, especially as other channels of search have emerged in popularity. [...]

]]> By: Matt Cutts http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-116538 Matt Cutts Wed, 25 Apr 2007 22:28:42 +0000 http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-116538 Lee Odden, you make a couple good points; we're always trying new approaches and different UIs. In a way-early test, I wouldn't worry that much about which category a particular site was in. Lee Odden, you make a couple good points; we’re always trying new approaches and different UIs. In a way-early test, I wouldn’t worry that much about which category a particular site was in.

]]> By: Shriram http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-115580 Shriram Tue, 24 Apr 2007 05:34:20 +0000 http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-115580 Submit the site to the appropriate category at dmoz.org and cross your fingers. Submit the site to the appropriate category at dmoz.org and cross your fingers.

]]> By: Google Categories - if released - could become a threat for comparison engines / shopping engines http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-115353 Google Categories - if released - could become a threat for comparison engines / shopping engines Mon, 23 Apr 2007 18:06:38 +0000 http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-115353 [...] Google Categories, published April 18th. [...] [...] Google Categories, published April 18th. [...]

]]> By: David Leonhardt http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-115304 David Leonhardt Mon, 23 Apr 2007 14:39:36 +0000 http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-115304 Actually, for years Google has been displaying a group of spoon bending results in the middle of its SERP for "metal bending". Actually, for years Google has been displaying a group of spoon bending results in the middle of its SERP for “metal bending”.

]]> By: Justin Seibert http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-115269 Justin Seibert Mon, 23 Apr 2007 13:06:39 +0000 http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-115269 Lee, Thanks for showing the screenshots and giving us this update. Do you have any idea how Google's deciding the category order? Would love any more light you can shed. Thanks. Lee,

Thanks for showing the screenshots and giving us this update. Do you have any idea how Google’s deciding the category order? Would love any more light you can shed. Thanks.

]]> By: Net NoBlog di Raffaele Coruzzi » Nuove SERP per Google? http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-114884 Net NoBlog di Raffaele Coruzzi » Nuove SERP per Google? Sun, 22 Apr 2007 17:41:57 +0000 http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-114884 [...] Leggo da queste parti, che Google sta testando nuove SERP, che per ora hanno visto in pochi. Ma se ne parla già in rete, e potrebbe essere una delle maggiori novità per il search engine marketing dei prossimi mesi. [...] [...] Leggo da queste parti, che Google sta testando nuove SERP, che per ora hanno visto in pochi. Ma se ne parla già in rete, e potrebbe essere una delle maggiori novità per il search engine marketing dei prossimi mesi. [...]

]]> By: Le serp di Google raggruppate per categorie http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-113940 Le serp di Google raggruppate per categorie Sat, 21 Apr 2007 07:36:41 +0000 http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-113940 [...] Leggendo Seroundtable ed alcuni altri, scopro che nei risultati di Google appare una classificazione dei risultati per categorie che non siamo abituati a vedere (ho provato a riprodurre l’effetto, ma le serp sono tornate normali): [...] [...] Leggendo Seroundtable ed alcuni altri, scopro che nei risultati di Google appare una classificazione dei risultati per categorie che non siamo abituati a vedere (ho provato a riprodurre l’effetto, ma le serp sono tornate normali): [...]

]]> By: Google Categories - Changes to Competitive SEO | SoloSEO Blog http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-113337 Google Categories - Changes to Competitive SEO | SoloSEO Blog Thu, 19 Apr 2007 22:13:43 +0000 http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-113337 [...] Lee Odden blogged about Google Categories yesterday. I wasn’t able to duplicate the categories look, but it did get me thinking about the ramifications of competition if categories in search become commonplace, and how it might influence our SEO strategies as business owners. [...] [...] Lee Odden blogged about Google Categories yesterday. I wasn’t able to duplicate the categories look, but it did get me thinking about the ramifications of competition if categories in search become commonplace, and how it might influence our SEO strategies as business owners. [...]

]]> By: Lee Odden http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-113211 Lee Odden Thu, 19 Apr 2007 15:34:15 +0000 http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-113211 I deleted it. I deleted it.

]]> By: Rhea http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-113195 Rhea Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:54:18 +0000 http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-113195 Spam much? Spam much?

]]> By: Lee Odden http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-113167 Lee Odden Thu, 19 Apr 2007 13:38:01 +0000 http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-113167 Hey Dave, I'm not sure how they're figuring out those categories but the search operators were even worse. This must be an pre-pre-pre-alpha sort of test. :) Hey Dave, I’m not sure how they’re figuring out those categories but the search operators were even worse. This must be an pre-pre-pre-alpha sort of test. :)

]]> By: Mike http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-113145 Mike Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:45:39 +0000 http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-113145 Humm, tv-style on the net....... Humm, tv-style on the net…….

]]> By: DaveN http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-113078 DaveN Thu, 19 Apr 2007 09:21:12 +0000 http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-113078 Lee is it just me but have they messed up again : videohelp isn't really a comparison site, but it does compare DVD's via reviews and links to pricegrabber. shopping.com is a comparison site not a store !! DaveN Lee is it just me but have they messed up again :

videohelp isn’t really a comparison site, but it does compare DVD’s via reviews and links to pricegrabber.

shopping.com is a comparison site not a store !!

DaveN

]]> By: Lee McCoy http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-113062 Lee McCoy Thu, 19 Apr 2007 08:41:19 +0000 http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-113062 I work with many "information based" clients so it'll be interesting to see how they categorise those sorts of sites. Also, it'll be interesting to see if there's anything the webmaster could do to get their categorisation changed? I work with many “information based” clients so it’ll be interesting to see how they categorise those sorts of sites.

Also, it’ll be interesting to see if there’s anything the webmaster could do to get their categorisation changed?

]]> By: mlstotts http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-112975 mlstotts Thu, 19 Apr 2007 03:59:20 +0000 http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-112975 If you like what Google is testing with categorized search for products you should visit Retrevo.com. Retrevo launched in September with vertical search for consumer electronics - if you have to research, buy or fix any gadget Retrevo cuts through the noise and clutter pretty well. - m If you like what Google is testing with categorized search for products you should visit Retrevo.com. Retrevo launched in September with vertical search for consumer electronics – if you have to research, buy or fix any gadget Retrevo cuts through the noise and clutter pretty well. – m

]]> By: Cavan Moon http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-112846 Cavan Moon Wed, 18 Apr 2007 22:46:23 +0000 http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-112846 This could be a nice feature as a tab you "turn on" to further sort the organic results, but I can't imagine Google setting this as the default. It seems to have plenty of kinks, as I notice Shopping.com is the first listing under "Stores" while Bizrate is listed under "Comparison Shopping". This could be a nice feature as a tab you “turn on” to further sort the organic results, but I can’t imagine Google setting this as the default. It seems to have plenty of kinks, as I notice Shopping.com is the first listing under “Stores” while Bizrate is listed under “Comparison Shopping”.

]]> By: Rhea http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-112835 Rhea Wed, 18 Apr 2007 22:10:24 +0000 http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-112835 Aw, thank you. My boss just made a very valid point - my concern could be valid depending on what Google makes the default display. And, is "turn off" a one time setting or required with each search? I'd really love more info on this, so I hope others respond soon! Aw, thank you. My boss just made a very valid point – my concern could be valid depending on what Google makes the default display. And, is “turn off” a one time setting or required with each search? I’d really love more info on this, so I hope others respond soon!

]]> By: Lee Odden http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-112833 Lee Odden Wed, 18 Apr 2007 22:04:07 +0000 http://www.toprankblog.com/2007/04/google-categories/#comment-112833 Ha, I doubt that - you seem pretty much on top of things to me. :) Ha, I doubt that – you seem pretty much on top of things to me. :)

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