Jagger Google Analytics and the Future of Search SEO
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Jagger, Google Analytics, and the Future of Search & SEO
Summary
Two significant developments have recently emerged in the world of Google: the Jagger update and the introduction of Google Analytics. Together, these events are reshaping the landscape of search and SEO.
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Jagger: A Game-Changing Update
Google occasionally makes updates to its algorithms, and these changes are often as impactful as a storm. The latest update, called Jagger, has left SEO professionals anxious worldwide. Why? Because Jagger has effectively outsmarted many SEOs trying to manipulate Google's perception of website relevance.
Traditionally, SEOs have used tactics like link exchanges and directory submissions to boost rankings. However, these methods often fail to demonstrate a site's genuine relevance. Google aims to prioritize sites that are authentically important, not just those appearing to be so. With Jagger, sites that relied heavily on manipulative link strategies saw their rankings adjusted to reflect true worth. Though some deserving sites were mistakenly demoted, future minor corrections might address these errors.
Ken Webster outlined Jagger's technical impact, noting increased emphasis on inbound and outbound link relevancy, niche directories, and even potential CSS spam filtering.
WG Moore observed that many reciprocal links vanished, suggesting Google is de-emphasizing them in favor of genuinely relevant one-way inbound links. The update caused frustration for many who saw their rankings fall after significant effort.
Interestingly, article PR (article submissions) emerged largely unaffected, potentially establishing it as a key strategy for SEO moving forward.
Google Analytics: A New Era of Insight
Another monumental event is the launch of Google Analytics, a free web analytics service that integrates seamlessly with Google AdWords. It offers precise insights into visitor behavior and ad performance.
Why is this significant? For the first time, Google gains access to accurate web stats beyond what services like Alexa provide. As Google's privacy policy states, these stats can be used to enhance their technologies and services.
Google is effectively giving webmasters around the world a robust analytics tool, and in return, gaining access to a wealth of data. This could feasibly influence future ranking algorithms by considering website visitor behavior alongside link popularity.
Mel Strocen from Jayde Online argues that incorporating user preferences into ranking algorithms is the future of search, a path Google seems poised to follow.
The Future of Search & SEO
Currently, ExactSeek is the only search engine using visitor stats for rankings, but Google is likely to adopt a similar approach. Combining this with their advanced algorithms for link popularity, they are positioned to stay ahead of competitors.
This evolution means:
- One-way text links from relevant pages will gain importance.
- Reciprocal and mass link-buying strategies will decline.
- Article PR and niche directory submissions will rise.
- User popularity will be as vital as link popularity.
For SEO professionals, article PR is a compelling strategy. It aligns with Google's focus on relevance, generates quality links without financial cost, and drives trusted traffic to your site.
Conclusion
The lesson from Jagger is clear: don't attempt to outsmart Google. Instead, invest in genuine content that truly makes your site relevant and important. Content that captivates and retains audiences is what truly matters.
Happy optimizing!
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