Welcome to OurChurch.Com’s monthly SEO Update for December 2016, keeping you up to date on what’s happening in the world of search and how it affects you.
First, I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. This is my gift to you – 30 days of search news and analysis summed up in 5 minutes. Merry Christmas!
In this month’s update, we’ve got news about more changes to Google’s local search listings and at the end we’ll reveal some important research about the biggest gaining Google search ranking factor of the year.
Let’s get to it…
For an outline of the video, click here.
1) Advanced Verification Drops 89% of Local Listings
2) Google CEO Shares Voice Search Data
3) Ask for Reviews
4) The Biggest Gaining Google Search Ranking Factor
Discuss…
– What comments or questions do you have about these recent Google updates?
Co-founder & CEO, OurChurch.Com
Paul has been the CEO of OurChurch.Com since its founding in 1996, combining his passion for faith and technology to lead the organization.
An accomplished writer, Paul has authored over 2,000 articles on faith and technology, featured on platforms like ChurchLeaders.com, The JoyFM, and his personal blog, LiveIntentionally.org.
Beyond his professional achievements, Paul serves as an elder at Journey Community Church and is deeply engaged in his community through his involvement with the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch and the Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce. He is a contributing author of the book Outspoken! Conversations on Church Communication.Â
17 Comments
Very informative article! Got many much useful messages 🙂 Thank you for your great article & video, Paul 🙂
Thanks Robby
Thanks, Paul,
Very useful Information You provided.
Informative video for SEO update.
Thanks Paul for sharing..
Glad you found it helpful, Andy.
Hey Paul,
To begin with, Congratulations on this post. This is an excellent short article. I enjoyed the information regarding the Google search ranking aspect. It is, in fact, the greatest obtaining component in the Seo world. The Voice Search Data was completely a new one to me which is kind of interesting. Thanks for the mention. I appreciate it. Off to share this message now.
PS. I’m waiting to review your brand-new blog posts.
Glad you found it helpful, Mary.
Thanks for sharing this important information about google update. Do we need any special monetization to rank for Voice Search?
Thank you paul this video..keep it up.
Hi friend, merry Christmas and happy new year 🙂
Google has graduated from being a five year old to a teen, which means they are understanding much better the semantic meaning of things… which leads to why content matters. Frankly this makes all our jobs easier, because if we write so humans can understand, Google just may too. Great article. Be blessed in 2017!
Hmm, I agree with you, maybe google now understand the articles. But maybe not the whole article but part of them.
I was delighted in the data with respect to the Google search ranking aspect. It is, indeed, the best getting part in the Seo world. The Voice Search Data was totally another one to me which is somewhat fascinating. A debt of gratitude is in order for the specify. I value it. Thank You for Sharing this wonderful article.
Thank you for video and post Paul.
It was an interesting update 🙂
I was a bit of confused first, and then I came to my senses when I saw your video. Awesome explanation about the Google Search ranking factor. This helped me a lot. Thank you for this post.