John Mueller, Webmaster Trends Analyst at Google published a post at Webmaster Central Blog and gave some commonly-asked questions to SEOs, webmasters about how Google shows dates in the search results.

John said that Google’s shows the date of a page in the search results when its automated systems find out that it is relevant to do so, such as for pages that can be time-sensitive, including news content:

John added that Google uses numerous of factors when determines a page including any prominent date mentioned on the page or provided by the publisher through structured markup.

Due to lack of structured data and content publishers does not provide clear date so that is why Google doesn’t depend on one single factor because all of them can be prone to issues. That’s why Google automated systems look at multiple factors to shows dates next to listings in search results when a page was published or updated.

How to Specify a Date on a Web Page for Search Results:

John provided technical help that how site owners and publishers can mentioned date when page become live or published and Google to pick the right date

• Show a clear date: Show a visible date prominently on the page.
• Use structured data: Use the datePublished and dateModified schema with the correct time zone designator for AMP or non-AMP pages. When using structured data, make sure to use the ISO 8601 format for dates.

Google News Guidelines:

Google News requires clearly showing both the date and the time that content was published or updated. Use only structured is not enough, so it is recommended to use a visible date and time. Because they will be visible between the headline and the article text. Furthermore you can get help page about article dates.

If an article has been updated, it is important to change or update with a fresh date and time. John said that “do not create a very slightly updated story from one previously published, then delete the old story and redirect to the new one. That’s against Google article URLs guidelines.”

I think these guidelines help provided by John Muller will help to make it easier for publisher and site owners to specify the right date on the web pages. If you have any questions or comments on this update, feel free to use Google’s webmaster help forums.

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In the world of digital era, nobody likes to use slow website especially if you are on mobile devices and that’s why Google has redesigned Test My Site Tool with new features including speed, competition comparison and shareable reports to build a better mobile experience.  The Vice President, Jerry Dischler published a post  on Google Official Ads Blog and said that

Today we’re introducing two new updates: a top-to-bottom rebuild of Test My Site, and more availability and growth of Rich Communications Services (RCS) Business Messaging.

What Is Test My Site Tool?

This updated and revamped Test My Site Tool is specially designed for site owners to measure their mobile site speed, benchmark and take action on the results from a single platform. Because in the mobile era, it is important to deliver fast and engaging mobile experience where people can learn, find information, DIY (Do it Yourself) and buy products, so that is why Google rebuild its Test My Site Tool with two new features for marketers and business that help to improve their site performance and understand how mobile speed impacts conversions.

The new tool will help site owners and publishers that how they can improve their site performance and understand why slow mobile speed impacts on conversions. With the this Test My Site Tool you can measure mobile site speed and helps to reduce the gap between marketer and developer by delivering actionable steps with simple fixes. I personally used this test my site tool and not happy with the results. Here I like to share the screenshot of SEOBizWorld.com and agreed with that slow mobile site limits your business.

So with the New Test My Site, businesses can now see:

• The speed of both their entire site and of individual pages
• Whether their site/page speed is faster or slower compared to the prior month
• Whether their site speed/page speed ranks Fast, Average, or Slow
• How their site speed compares to others in the industry
• The potential impact of site speed on revenue
• A detailed list of recommended fixes to increase speed on up to 5 pages on their site
• A complete report to share with their team

RCS Business Messaging

SMS Messaging on mobile devices is limited due to 160 characters and very few images, so Google also introduced another feature called RSC (Rich Communications Services) Business Messaging. RCS is a upgraded version of SMS that delivers fast and interactive experiences for rich media, suggested replies and actions through default messaging app.

It is true that slow mobile sites lose potential customers due to loading time. A study shows that the delay of one-second in loading can impact the conversion rate by up to 20%. But it is possible that there are many other reasons for slow mobile site but finally you can find all the technical details with a single click and generate report to share with colleagues.

Visit the website here.

Google announced early registration for .Dev Top-Level Domains GTLD which is now open for the public. The CIO of Google, Ben Fried published a blog post on Feb 19, 2019 and wrote that “Google Registry is announcing .Dev, a brand new top-level domain (TLD) that’s dedicated to developers and technology.”

What is .Dev gTLD (Top-Level Domain)?

.Dev is a top-level domain name which is owned by Google. When ICANN launched new generic top-level domains (gTLD) program in 2015, at the time Search Giant acquired gTLD’s like .app, .page and .dev (also owns .soy) and from now .Dev is available for general public.

Why .Dev  gTLD?

Google accentuates that .Dev is particularly well-suited for developers, designers, writers architectures and technology. A brand new top-level domain is secure for developers and technology. You can build communities, learn latest technologies and showcase your projects like programming software – one stop solution for all thing that you build.

Another big advantage of using .dev domain that it is HTTPS secured by default to protect your website against ad malware and tracking injection by internet service providers, so the users will be safe while browsing.

How Much It Cost For .Dev gTLD?

As part of Early Access Program, .Dev domains are available with additional fee. You can secure your desired domains available in $11,500 from Feb 19 – 20, but the price will continue to drop in the next coming days until early access registration close on February 28th with $12 regular fees for the renewal.

Note: There is no additional costs beyond the standard annual fee.

How To Buy .Dev gTLD?

As a part of Early Access Registration for .Dev gTLD is now open, you can buy it from various Google’s partners including GoDaddy, Name.com, Network Solutions, and of course, Google Domains.

As part of the Early Access Program you can find your desired domain name that you want, you will be connect with official partners where you can get start for registration or visit Get.dev.

There is no doubt about that Google is continuously updating and make a lots of changes in Search Ranking Algorithm but some updates are confirmed officially like “broad core algorithm update on 1st August, 2018″ and some are not confirmed such as December 15th 2018.

Search Engine Monitoring Tools Tracking Google Algorithm Update:

SERPMetrics:

Accuranker:

RankRanger:

SEMrush Sensor:

Mozcast:

I will suggest to all SEOs, Webmasters and Site Owners that keep monitor your daily traffic in Google Analytics and manually check your Keyword’s Ranking. If you see any changes please share it here.

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Google Early Registration for .dev Top-Level Domains GTLD

Protect your accounts from data breaches with Password Checkup

Are you using Chrome Browser and looking to safeguard your passwords? Now don’t need worry because Google has launched a new password checkup chrome extension which is designed to keep an eye on current data leak and safe from hijacking if their accounts have been impacted by recent security breaches.

The Security and Anti-abuse Research Team published a post and said that Google has released the new Password Checkup Chrome Extension that help to keep your account safe from hijacking with a defense in depth strategy that spans prevention, detection, and mitigation. The new Password Checkup Extension was launched to mark Safer Internet Day!

When you use a password, the new Password Checkup Extension will scan through the hacked databases and alert you if your password is already listed.

Steps to Install New Password Checkup Chrome Extension

Google also provided an infographic overview that how Password Checkup works to fulfill users security and privacy requirements.

This is the first version of new Password Checkup Extension which will continue refining it over the coming months, including improving site compatibility and username and password field detection.

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Google Search Ranking Algorithm Update 7 Feb

It looks like this past weekend, maybe Friday or Saturday Google has rolled out another search ranking algorithm update. I have seen there are lots of chatters from SEO community like Webmaster World and automated search engine tracking tools are also found the authentic sign of Google algorithm update.

I found at WebmasterWorld, that there are lots of SEOs, Webmaster and chattering about the SERP changes and ranking shuffles. Here I like to share some screenshots:

I also found at the Black Hat World forum, that many SEO experts are complaining about the recent Search Algorithm Update and SERP Changes.

Search Engine Monitoring Tools Tracking Google Algorithm Update:

Mozcast:

SERPMetrics:

Algoroo:

AccuRanker:

RankRanger:

SEMRush:

My website’s organic traffic is also down and keywords are not appearing in top slots on Google.com.

The current search ranking algorithm update by Google is not officially announced and confirm from their representatives. So I will suggest and recommend to all SEOs, Webmasters and Site Owners that monitor your website traffic including organic, social and other channels also keep tracking your keywords ranking.

Browse our  blog category page and see all unconfirmed or confirmed Google algorithm updates and latest SEO news.

The War Of Internet Freedom has began because it has confirmed that Google and Facebook are trying to take full control on the internet and censoring content from its search results. Google is able to decide what you can easily find, read and see, and what you cannot because the New AI (Artificial Intelligence) System is detecting, deleting “Toxic” Comments and Censoring CONTENT on the web.

So I tried to figure it out that How The Search Giant Will Control The Internet World. Here is a true example of search results about Hillary Clinton’s health that is provided by Kassy Dillon who posted on twitter when was searching “Hillary Clinton’s he”.

I also tested on my desktop and here I am sharing these screenshots that shows when I typed “Hillary Clinton’s he” in Google, Bing, and Yahoo search bar, the search results are drastically different.

Here is the another true example of Auto Suggestion Tool When I searched “Are Jews Ev”

As you have seen in the above screenshots which are true examples of how Google is manipulating search results by using AI (Artificial Intelligence) System and displaying results which they want you to see.

I also Searched “Are Jews Evil” on Trends.Google.com but nothing found and suggest me to correct the spelling or use another search term. Means that search giant does not want to show me the results which I am looking for.

In Addition, The Search Giant – also announced that they hired more than 10,000 contractors who will use New and Updated Quality Raters Guidelines. Google has provided all instructions to Quality Raters for how to evaluate website and rate as a low quality and un-trusted site.

Here is a real example of Quality Rater Guidelines when search “did holocaust happen” that showing two search results which will rate by contractor.

If the Google’s Quality Rater will RATE that the CONTENT (URL/Website/Page) is offensive, misleading or hate speech, Google will remove or delist that site from its search results.

Google has also started a new project, Jigsaw that is an emerging technology which will use for counter hate speech and ideas considered “extremist” by the global elite. Google Jigsaw will work with Governments, NGO’s and Private Think Tanks to protect free speech online and make Voice Searcher to believe that this is a hate speech or radical behavior.

So, don’t ask any questions; just take the sweet chocolate bar of entertainment that Google will give you. Because when you type any search terms in the search bar, Google don’t want you to think to your own mind, just do believe on it which they are showing in the Search Results Page.

YouTube’s Censorship Remove “Inflammatory” Videos and Block YouTuber:

Everyone knows that YouTube is owned by Google and we have a true example of three-year ban on YouTube in Pakistan because the company refused to remove an Anti-Islam Film. Pakistan is a huge market for YouTube, so after three years of Banned, YouTube’s Official announced that the company will review each request to ensure that if the video found offensive or against the Pakistani Laws they will remove that content and banned.

If you read YouTube’s privacy policy, you will find that videos will be removed if they contain “controversial or sensitive subjects and events including to war, political conflicts, natural disasters, and tragedies, even if graphic imagery is not shown.”

Here, I like to add that The Israeli Ministry for Foreign Affairs has meet with Google’s Officials Jennifer Oztzistzki, and Susan Wojcicki (CEO of YouTube) to remove “inflammatory” videos uploaded by Palestinians.

YouTube is the ideal source for Innocent Palestinians who are trying to expose Israeli Terrorism and Brutal Policy in their own country. According to Middle East Monitor, “Many people have been sharing videos depicting Israeli aggression towards Palestinians to highlight the Palestinian perspective of the conflict.”

Please meet Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely with Andy David who visited at Google’s Mountain View Office to discuss the censorship of YouTube Videos and Block Palestinian Users on YouTube.

Sadly but true and fact news is that the company has made an agreement to create a mechanism and deeply monitor Palestinian’s inflammatory YouTube videos. If they found offensive, they will Censor and remove that video and provide that YouTuber’s personal information to Israel Government.

Google Maps Censorship

This is another big true example of Google Censorship that showing false results, when you search for Palestine in Maps. You will see a blank map of Israel is showing up with the areas of Gaza, Judea and Samaria marked.

Many of us are using various products including Gmail, Google Docs, Google+, YouTube, Google Wallet and others through a single account. Google is completely controlling you and monitoring your search behavior by using their Updated Artificial Intelligence System.

This is another true fact about A.I. Based Personal Home Assistant that works like a Surveillance Robot in our home. The Home Assistant is a “Wi-Fi Connected Smart Speaker” that can record your voice and stores data on its servers.

Under the Privacy Tab, you can find how Google Home Assistant is recording all of your conversations including location, search history, contact details and share your personal information to third parties.

Sooner or later, company will completely ruin our daily life because we will totally depend on Google. The Search Giant tracking us – Knows that what you are doing right now, what you will do tonight, where you will go in self driving car and also instruct you for how to make tea or boil an egg, which track is suitable to reach destination.

Another true fact is that Google has no customer support department, so you can’t complaint just talk to their officials on forums. Garry Illyes also tweeted that “It is not best for SEOs and Webmaster to email for help or advise, its better to raise your question at Google Forums.”

So in short, you and I must have to do what Google want, otherwise why there many guidelines, algorithms updates, SERP changes, targeting fake news and etc? Because search giant want searchers to get better results, the answer is NO – I think in above I have practically shared my experience.

I am just sharing these True Facts with Real Examples about that what is going on in the world of search and how they become the internet’s authority and manipulating or blocking access to millions of websites.

Please share your personal experiences or test results with me regarding “How Google Censoring Web Content in the Search Results and Get Total Control on the Internet and You.” 

Like I have mentioned many times that Google is experimenting lots of different things in search results and implementing new things included layout, designs, products and other things.  The recent news is about Google Ads, that Google is experiment new test in the search results page and expanded the character length of Headline and Description in the text Ads.

See, here is a Screenshot:

I perform this search on my desktop, you can see different headlines character length and their descriptions. (Due to structured data implementation on the website, Google can show description what he wants to show or may be not). If you’re seeing these, start A/B tests in your Ads campaigns and give meaningful data to your clients without a ton of leg-work on your end.

The purpose of this New Google AdWords Test is to attract more advertisers which mean if you Buy Keywords, you will get more chance to increase your sales online. As you can see the “call to action buttons” in the screenshot, which means competition level will get highand pay more when bidding.

May be this new experiment will  go live within next couple of weeks on both desktop and mobile devices but Google does not confirmed it till now. Google Ads is improving your Expanded Text Ads by creating them larger, so Expanded Text Ads will offer you some space to find opportunity and differentiate competitors Ads on the SERP. 

According to Google:

But in my personal opinion, organic results will die soon and more than 90% percent users will open the paid links of their regular searches on desktops or mobile devices. Because I think user should not have much time to dig down or scrolling down, so ultimately you will click one of those listed paid links.

At other-end this new Google AdWords Test, is the ideal deal for advertisers but keep mind small business owners will come in trouble, because when Google will completely show paid results in above the fold screen then how could organic will survive.

May be your opinion is some different but I really like to hear and want you to share your thoughts with me.

Recently Google published a blog post and announced that they’ve updated their technical webmaster guidelines. Pierre Far, The Webmaster Trends Analyst at Google briefly explained that “new guidelines specifies that you should not block Googlebot to get access JavaScript, CSS, and image files for optimal rendering and indexing. If you block Googlebot it will directly impact on your indexing and harms website rankings in the search results page (SERP)”.

Why Google Updated Technical Webmaster Guidelines?

These updated technical webmaster guidelines also called the holy-grail in our SEO community. Google want to render your web pages and index properly to provide better search results for their users and that is why they have added the fetch and render feature in the Webmaster Tools so webmasters could see how Googlebot renders the page.

I think this is a good news for Googlers, Webmasters, SEOs and Site Owners but its also be a warning for those who do not follow this Updated Webmaster Guidelines. Because it will directly hit your website ranking if you disallow Googlebot in robots.txt file for not to crawl or create a delay.

What You Should Need To Do:

No one wants to lose their rankings, so here I am sharing some helpful tips provided by Google on how to optimize your website to achieve better results in SERP.

• Minify text assets
• Eliminate unnecessary downloads
• Optimize your JavaScript and CSS files
• Optimize all images – Gzip is recommended
• Configure your server to compress resources
• Include progressive enhancement that helps users if their browsers don’t support JavaScript implementation.

Want to learn more about Updated Webmaster Guidelines, see the Google WM Central Blog.