We've covered Google saying E-E-A-T is not a ranking factor too many times here but have we covered EEAT not being a thing that factors into other Google ranking factors? That is what Google's Search Liaison, Danny Sullivan said the other day on X.Danny Sullivan wrote, "It's not a ranking...
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Google Doesn’t Say Core Web Vitals Are A Search Ranking Factor
Google's Danny Sullivan said on Friday, "We don’t confirm any of the things [page experience or core web vitals] as a direct ranking factor." He added, "But to reiterate we look at many things not one thing and even the one thing might not be a direct ranking factor." "It doesn't say it is...
Author Bylines Not A Ranking Factor
In a recent clarification on social media, Google’s Search Liaison addressed a widespread misconception regarding the influence of author bylines on search rankings. Misconception In The SEO Community The issue arose after a notable publication suggested that including author bylines could...
Google Confirms Business ‘Openness’ As Local Ranking Factor
Recent findings by SEO professionals suggest that Google has recalibrated its local search algorithm, placing more emphasis on a business’s listed hours of operation as a key ranking signal. According to Joy Hawkins of Sterling Sky, the trend became noticeable after the November 2023 core...
Follower Count Is Not A Google Search Ranking Factor
Danny Sullivan, Google's Search Liaison, confirmed on X that follower count is not used as a search ranking factor by Google Search.Sullivan said, "It is not," when asked "Google now shows the number of followers on SERPs. What I'd like to know: Is follower count a ranking factor for social...