Google “Pigeon” Updates Local Search Algorithm With Stronger Ties To Web Search Signal

Google has released a new algorithm to provide a more useful, relevant and accurate local search results that are tied more closely to traditional web search ranking signals. The changes will be visible within the Google Maps search results and Google Web search results. Note: We’ve named this update the Pigeon update. The core changes are behind the scenes, but it does impact local search results rankings and some local...

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New Algorithm Google Launches Pigeon Update to Improve Local Search

 hre8 Earlier this week, Google released a major algorithm update and logical follow-up to the Hummingbird update called Pigeon. This update, currently active for U.S. English based results, makes local search a more useful and relevant experience for users by connecting with “traditional web...

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