Googlebot crawling is the process by which Google’s web crawler systematically browses the internet to index website content. It helps ensure web pages appear in search results by regularly updating Google’s database with new or updated pages. Google Search Central has published the latest episode of the Search Off the Record podcast titled ‘How Googlebot Crawls the Web’. The GSC team says, “In this episode of Search Off the Record, Martin and Gary from the Google Search Relations team take a deep dive into how Googlebot and web crawling work—past, present,... [...]

Google Search Central has published the latest episode of the Search Off the Record podcast titled ‘Debugging the Internet: HTTP, TCP, and You’. The GSC team says, “In this episode of Search Off the Record, Gary Illyes and Martin Splitt from the Google Search team dive deep into the foundations of how the web works—specifically HTTP, TCP, UDP, and newer technologies like QUIC and HTTP/3. The two reflect on how even experienced web professionals often overlook or forget the mechanics behind these core protocols, sharing insights through technical discussion, playful banter,... [...]

Google Search Central has published the latest episode of the Search Off the Record podcast titled ‘Launching Search Central Live Deep Dive’. The GSC team says, “In this episode of Search Off the Record, Google’s Martin Splitt, Cherry, and Gary Illyes discuss the exciting expansion of Search Central Live with the introduction of Search Central Live Deep Dive. They share the history of Search Central events, the inspiration behind creating a more advanced, multi-day experience, and how community feedback helped shape the new format. Cherry explains how the Deep Dive... [...]

Google Search Central has published the latest episode of the Search Off the Record podcast titled ‘How are web standards made?’. The GSC team says, “Ever wondered how web standards are made? Martin and Gary from Google Search take you behind the scenes of the internet’s governing bodies. From the IETF to the W3C, learn about the consensus-driven processes that shape the web. Find out why these standards are crucial for ensuring a consistent and reliable online experience.”  [...]

Efficient compression reduces webpage size, leading to faster load times and improved user experience. Google prioritizes speed in rankings, making compression essential for better SEO performance. Search Engine Journal contributor Roger Montti has published an article answering the question ‘Is Compression A Google SEO Myth?’. He says, “I recently came across an SEO test that attempted to verify whether compression ratio affects rankings. It seems there may be some who believe that higher compression ratios correlate with lower rankings. Understanding compressibility in the context... [...]

Google Shopping Product Feed Optimization ensures product listings are accurate, relevant, and high-quality to improve visibility and conversions. Optimizing titles, descriptions, images, and attributes enhances rankings and ad performance. Search Engine Journal contributor Brooke Osmundson has published an article featuring 10 Google shopping product feed optimization tips and tricks. She says, “Unlike traditional search ads, where keywords dictate targeting, Shopping campaigns rely on your product feed. The quality, accuracy, and completeness of your product data determine how often and... [...]

MOZ expert Dr. Peter J. Meyers has published an article titled ’11 Years of Google Warming: Is Search Heating Up?’. He says, ” If your job has anything to do with search, you might feel like Google changes every day. Don’t worry, it’s just your imagination — in reality, it’s more like 13 changes every day. We can’t chase every change, but the past 11 years can tell us a lot about where Google is headed. How many Google updates per year? In 2023, Google reported an astonishing 4,781 “launches”, up dramatically from the 350–400 first reported by Matt... [...]

Google Search Central has published the latest episode of the Search Off the Record podcast titled ‘Enhance your Public Alerts to surface on Google Search’. The GSC team says, “This lightning talk is for authorities who manage and disseminate emergency alerts, such as those about floods, storms, or power outages. Learn how to help people stay safe during emergencies by maximizing the reach of your alerts on Google Search. This session covers how to increase the reach of emergency alerts on Google Search by enhancing Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) feeds. Join us as we cover... [...]

Google Search Central has published the latest episode of the Search Off the Record podcast titled ‘Monitoring Organic Google Search Traffic in Looker Studio’. The GSC team says, “Join Googlers Cherry Prommawin and Daniel Waisberg as they discuss monitoring Google organic search traffic using Search Console, Google Analytics, and Looker Studio. Follow along with the Looker Studio dashboard template linked below and start monitoring your own data today.”  [...]

Google Search Central has published the latest episode of the Search Off the Record podcast titled ‘Demystifying Google Analytics and Search Console data’. The GSC team says, “Search Console and Google Analytics are both powerful tools to help website owners make informed decisions. However, the data coming from these tools are not the same. Join Googlers Cherry Prommawin and Daniel Waisberg as they provide an overview of each tool and explain the differences between Search Console and Google Analytics data.”  [...]