Tag Archives: Openness

Extra Google Rating Volatility, Native Openness Sign Confirmed, Some Indexing Points, Lengthy Google Ads & Extra

As we approach the end of the year, it just seems Google is getting more and more volatile with its search results. Google also confirmed that “openness” as a local ranking signal was strengthened. On Thursday morning, Google had delayed indexing issues for some sites, but Google confirmed it hours later. Google’s Danny Sullivan collects […]

Google Confirms Local Search Algorithm Replace For “Openness” Now Stronger Sign

Earlier this month we covered a report from Sterling Sky that said the Google Local search ranking algorithm now uses if a location is open as part of its local ranking system. Google’s Search Liaison, Danny Sullivan, confirmed the change late on Friday saying, “we’ve long used “openness” as part of our local ranking systems, […]