Does personalization impact the search positions shown in Search Analytics within Google Search Console? It does, but it is definitely something that confuses many site owners when they cannot match up what Search Analytics reports for positioning info with what they see in the live search results. Google takes into account the search results for […]
Archives for January 3, 2017
Most 404 Errors in Google Search Console Not Site Owner’s Fault
Many people hate when 404 errors pop up in their Google Search Console account. While this is something we most often see when a site is hacked, the 404 error report can also be a treasure trove of information when doing a site redesign, URL structure change or when going from http to https, to […]
Google Recommends Using Two Verification Methods in Search Console
Google recently held themed Webmaster Office Hours, one of them dealt solely with Google Search Console and John Mueller included a tip I hadn’t heard before helps keep your Search Console verification more secure. Google recommends that when you verify a site in Google Search Console, that you verify with two different methods. That way, […]