Monday, December 08, 2003
Some time ago I posted about how one of my web pages had dropped in rank on google, and how I believed this was due to changes I'd made on my site.Well, a little research has shown that this drop in rank has nothing to do with anything I did, as many other people are having similar issues.
It turns out that google have adjusted their algorithm, so that many small but good and relevant sites have been dropped down the rankings. Effectively small commercial sites that were relying on google (and the host of other search engines that use google such as yahoo and aol) to bring them traffic and customers are now completely screwed unless they pay for a good position.
More than this, all the people who have come to rely on google for reliable and accurate search results have also been royally screwed, as they'll now be faced with either a long list of irrelevant rubbish, or a load of paying commercial sites.
I personally believe Google have abused their position as the recognised best search engine. They have broken our trust and royally shafted everyone for the sake of making a buck.
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Steve 1:33 AM [+]
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