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How to Rank in Google Dataset Search

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Google is already showing dataset rich results, as datasets are easier to find when you provide supporting information such as their name, description, creator and distribution formats as structured data. It may begin showing more as publishers add the schema.org markup. Ranking datasets are different from ranking Web pages as it is understanding what datasets are and how to rank them is important because it can become a new source of traffic. - Google Knowledge Graph Scholar & Ranking - Optimize Your Datasets - Dataset Search - Duplicate Data Sets

The big list of Google Easter eggs

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The one of the most interesting Google Easter Eggs compiled in one comprehensive big list is as Google is also well-known for its lighter side, including things like whimsical logos, April fools’ gags and more.

Google local pack now showing book, schedule buttons for some businesses

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Google has added a “book” or “schedule” button to among the local results within the local pack in an internet search. If you search for [barber nyc] on desktop or cellular and also you see the Epic Barber Shop listing, you will notice a button that reads either “book” or “schedule.”

'Navigate' query prompts Google to ask, 'Where do you want to go?'

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First of all, go to Google and search for [navigate] or [navigation] or[directions] or something similar and you will get a direct answer/one box result at the top asking you “where do you want to go?” Google will show you a map of the trip, as well as a link to Google Maps for driving directions.

Google mobile homepage no longer just a search box, now shows Google Discover feed

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The mobile Google homepage now shows Google Discover by default. There will no longer just see a simple search box but will now see the new “Google Discover” feed that Google announced a month ago.

Google Maps 'Follow' button gives businesses a new way to connect with users

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Google Maps is adding a “Follow” button to business listings that, when clicked, will send updates from the business to the users can get updates from businesses in the “For You” tab. The new businesses will also have the ability to have their business listed via a Google My Business profile up to three months prior to their open date.

The Google launches a new design for hotel search results

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Google has released a new design for the hotel search results and rolling out a brand new design for the lodge search outcomes after you seek for lodge listings and click on into the lodge interface from net search.

Google PageSpeed Insights tool gets a major update with more data from Lighthouse

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Google PageSpeed Insights Version 5 is out, and it provides a wealth of information. Google has quietly rolled out a new update to its PageSpeed Insights tool, the first large update when Google began using real user data from the Chrome browser to measure page speed of a site.

Google wants to hear from SEO on the search result listings

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There are currently a number of suggestions from the SEO community on Twitter what changes they would like to see in the Google search results interface and links.

The impact of 'close variants' in exact match types

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Google is very clear that this should only happen when intent remains the same, hence the name close variants and Google Ads Scripts can help restore control for some advertisers.