Google Search Localization URL Parameters Explained
Google search has useful URL parameters to find/restrict results based on location. Adding the parameters to end of the URL string might help you get more specific search results.
Ann Smarty posted Google Search URL Parameters – Query String Anatomy however in this post I have only explained the localization URL parameters.
Google Caches the Cached Pages – Another Google Failure!
Few days before there were reports from webmasterworld and SERoundtable that Google started using webcache.googleusercontent.com instead of IP address for the website/ webpage cached URLs. When I read the news I tried but could not replicate the same in my browser (webcache.googleusercontent.com). But few days ago, I too spotted webcache.googleusercontent.com being used instead of the IP address along with a strange part included.
When I explored further I found that Google also indexed and cached the pages inside webcache.googleusercontent.com. http://bit.ly/aog21g This link would give you better picture on whats being discussed. The below screenshot will give you more idea,
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Google Ad Sitelinks: Get that extra visibility
Google is always looking for ways to improve the user experience, and in the realm of paid search, they are consistently adding new features and options. For 2010, there are already several things being implemented including product extensions, comparison ads, and a newer feature called Ad Sitelinks. These sitelinks could prove to be a very helpful update that gives users more targeted options, and gives advertisers better results.
Google Analytics Code Updated – Asynchronous Tracking Overview
Google Analytics has introduced its latest tracking version termed as “Asynchronous Tracking Code”. Unlike a traditional installation, asynchronous tracking optimizes how browsers load ga.js so its impact on user experience is minimized. It allows you to add the snippet in the top of section section itself which will not delay the down the loading of the details in the page. The following snippet is the revised version of the existing code,
