Google has been busy lately. They changed their core algorithm, released a new Penguin update (dealing with spammy links), and they started sharing people’s personal comments in advertising.
Perhaps, with all this time spent at work making major changes, Google neglected poor Siri. So, Apple dumped Google and went over to Bing.
Bing has made several important changes as well and even Yahoo jumped into the mix, changing up their maps features.
I’ll discuss the Google changes and all the rest and let y0u know how it will affect you in the video below:
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwVw7dSnv8k
“Google has been doing a lot. Google updated their core algorithm. We’ve talked about… ” View the full the transcript here.
Video Summary:
- Yahoo changed their Yahoo Local search and adds features
- Bing changed their search results layout
- Bing adds “Page Zero”
- Bing teams up with Klout for possible authorship impact
- Siri Drops Google and switchs to Bing
- Google Updates Core Algorithm with Hummingbird
- Google releases Penguin 2.1
- Google unveils Shared Endorsements (Let the privacy complaints commence)
Share Your Thoughts:
- Do you like Bing’s new design?
- Has Google’s Hummingbird Update affected you?
- What do you think about Google’s Shared Endorsements?

OurChurch.Com Director of Marketing Services
Kurt serves as OurChurch.Com’s Director of Marketing Services, bringing over 20 years of expertise in search marketing, and has developed numerous marketing services and served hundreds of churches, schools, ministries, and businesses.
He has authored more than 500 articles on the subject, contributing to platforms like the Christian SEO Guys blog and Church Marketing University, and is an active participant on LocalSearchForum.com.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Kurt is an ordained minister, serving as pastor at Faith Lutheran Church in Wesley Chapel, FL, demonstrating his commitment to both faith and community. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree from Georgia Southern University. He also holds a Specific Ministry Pastor Certificate and a General Pastor Certificate from Concordia Seminary.