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.
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The “biggest ranking factor” has really been up in the air as of late. Some say that it’s rank brain and others still say it’s links but more focused on relevance. I’m more of the latter here and feel that relevant links and time are still the most important things going into 2017.
Nice information share about google search ranking factor. Thanks for share this helpful post.