Webmaster level: AllWe strive to keep spam out of our users’ search results. This includes both improving our webspam algorithms as well as taking manual action for violations of our quality guidelines. Many webmasters want to see if their sites are affected by a manual webspam action, so today we’re...
In-depth articles in search results
Webmaster level: allUsers often turn to Google to answer a quick question, but research suggests that up to 10% of users’ daily information needs involve learning about a broad topic. That’s why today we’re introducing new search results to help users find in-depth articles.These results are ranked...
A reminder about manipulative or deceptive behavior
Webmaster level: AllOur quality guidelines prohibit manipulative or deceptive behavior, and this stance has remained unchanged since the guidelines were first published over a decade ago. Recently, we’ve seen some user complaints about a deceptive technique which inserts new pages into users’ browsing...
Easier navigation without GPS
Webmaster level: AllToday we’re unveiling a shiny new navigation in Webmaster Tools. The update will make the features you already use easier to find, as well as unveil some exciting additions.Navigation reflects how search worksWe’ve organized the Webmaster Tools features in groups that match the stages...
Introducing website satisfaction by Google Consumer Surveys
Webmaster level: all We're now offering webmasters an easy and free way to collect feedback from your website visitors with website satisfaction surveys. All you have to do is paste a small snippet of code in the HTML for your website and this will load a discreet satisfaction survey in the lower right...
Verify your site in Webmaster Tools using Google Tag Manager
Webmaster level: IntermediateIf you use Google Tag Manager to add and update your site tags, now you can quickly and easily verify ownership of your site in Webmaster Tools using the container snippet code.Here’s how it’s done:1. On the Webmaster Tools home page, click Manage site for the site you’d...
Getting started with structured data
Webmaster level: AllIf Google understands your website’s content in a structured way, we can present that content more accurately and more attractively to Google users. For example, our algorithms can enhance your search results with “rich snippets” when we understand that your page is a structured...
Using schema.org markup for organization logos
Webmaster level: allToday, we’re launching support for the schema.org markup for organization logos, a way to connect your site with an iconic image. We want you to be able to specify which image we use as your logo in Google search results.Using schema.org Organization markup, you can indicate to...
The Webmaster Academy goes international
Webmaster level: AllSince we launched the Webmaster Academy in English back in May 2012, its educational content has been viewed well over 1 million times.The Webmaster Academy was built to guide webmasters in creating great sites that perform well in Google search results. It is an ideal guide for...
Easier management of website verifications
Webmaster level: AllTo help webmasters manage the verified owners for their websites in Webmaster Tools, we’ve recently introduced three new features:Verification details view: You can now see the methods used to verify an owner for your site. In the Manage owners page for your site, you can now find...
