Cross-submissions via robots.txt on Sitemaps.org Posted by Prashanth Koppula, Product ManagerLast spring, the Sitemaps protocol was expanded to include the autodiscovery of Sitemaps using robots.txt to let us and other search engines supporting the

434 views read more 2008-02-27 12:00:00

Google, duplicate content caused by URL parameters, and you Written by Maile OhyeHow can URL parameters, like session IDs or tracking IDs, cause duplicate content?When user and/or tracking information is stored through URL parameters, duplicate content can ari

425 views read more 2007-09-11 20:13:00

Tips on using feeds and information on subscriber counts in Reader Does your site have a feed? A feed can connect you to your readers and keep them returning to your content. Most blogs have feeds, but increasingly, other types of sites with frequently changing conte

422 views read more 2007-02-20 14:18:00

More insight into anchor text Last month, we replaced the individual anchor text words that we showed for your site in webmaster tools with a list of full anchor phrases. This report shows you the top phrases that other sites use

422 views read more 2007-04-18 13:47:00

Speaking the language of robots Written by Sean Harding, Webmaster Tools TeamWe all know how friendly Googlebot is. And like all benevolent robots, he listens to us and respects our wishes about parts of our site that we don't want

397 views read more 2008-03-27 08:27:00

Duplicate content summit at SMX Advanced Posted by Vanessa Fox Last week, I participated in the duplicate content summit at SMX Advanced. I couldn't resist the opportunity to show how Buffy is applicable to the everday Search marketing world

395 views read more 2007-06-13 02:59:00

Bringing the conference to you Written by Susan Moskwa, Webmaster Trends AnalystWe're fortunate to meet many of you at conferences, where we can chat about web search and Webmaster Tools. We receive a lot of good feedback at these

393 views read more 2007-11-19 11:14:00

Leap day hackathon for Google Gadgets, Maps, and more Written by Ben Lisbakken, Google Developer ProgramsIf you've got JavaScript skills and you'd like to implement such things as Google Gadgets or Maps on your site, bring your laptops and come hang out

388 views read more 2008-02-26 02:37:00

Expanding the webmaster central team Posted by Vanessa FoxYou've probably already figured this out if you use webmaster tools, the webmaster help center, or our webmaster discussion forum, but the webmaster central team is a fantastic gr

387 views read more 2007-06-13 10:34:00

A dozen ways to discuss "webmaster help" Written by Patrick Chapman, Search Quality TeamOur goal for the Webmaster Help Group is to be an authoritative source for accurate, friendly information and discussion. There are many terrific members

381 views read more 2007-11-21 09:11:00