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Google’s Ranking Algorithms Dynamically Change Based On Query & Context
The other day I reported how Google said there is no such thing as the top three ranking signals despite what may have been said before. I said it is likely because some queries weight some signals more important than others… Google Search Ranking Update Chatter Continues

First update will come under here 22nd Sept

As you know, we reported Google algorithm search ranking shifts this past Monday based on weekend chatter. That died down for a bit but overnight it spiked back up… Google Tests Indoor Maps In The Local Knowledge Panel

There will be stories posted over the next two days but all those stories were written earlier and scheduled to go live tomorrow and the day after.

I don’t anticipate Google releasing any new algorithms over the next few days but who knows, maybe they will surprise me. If they do, I obviously will not cover it until Monday, when I return.

2nd update will come under here with image 23rd

For all you Jews out there, have a happy, healthy, successful and sweet new year!

last update will come under here 24th

Hope I didn’t cause too many issues out there for the folks who read here and I do hope this site is useful to all.

But what about having different signals with more weigh based on the industry or topic of the query? John Mueller of Google said “I think it makes total sense” to have algorithms that weigh different signals dynamically based on various of factors. He said there is no one-size fits all approach to ranking signals. He said Google “probably” does value links less in some industries that are more susceptible to link spam but he qualified that saying that was from his “limited point of view.”