What in the world!!!!

yaheem · 10-29-2011, 08:45 AM

Yesterday I discovered a new option in Google SERP for the user to block results from "this" domain!

I noticed that after I clicked the back button.

Now I haven't read anything about it on Googles blogs, but I am pretty sure this button will be used against you unless the "user is happy with your site".

It could be that Google is trying to make up it's +1 failure with this option.

FlippinIt · 10-29-2011, 09:51 AM

I think it's used for a personal level now, for customizing your own search preferences in Google.

If we block an authority site a million times, would that block it too?

Quote:

Originally Posted by yaheem

Yesterday I discovered a new option in Google SERP for the user to block results from "this" domain!

I noticed that after I clicked the back button.

Now I haven't read anything about it on Googles blogs, but I am pretty sure this button will be used against you unless the "user is happy with your site".

It could be that Google is trying to make up it's +1 failure with this option.

yukon · 10-29-2011, 09:56 AM

That's been around for a few months.

The thing is, the flow makes no sense IMO.

Once you open a SERP listing in a new browser tab/window, are you going to be so disappointed to go back & block the site/page in your personalized SERPs (I wouldn't)?

I wouldn't waste my time blocking, especially considering I might never do that same exact Google search twice in a lifetime.

Kind of a lame SERP option IMO.

MikeFriedman · 10-29-2011, 10:00 AM

I can't wait for the fiverr gigs to start popping up... Block your competitor's now.

I agree with Yukon though.

The flow is really stupid. The ONLY way that I might consider going back and blocking something is if I got a virus warning going to the site.

I rarely do any searches logged into any Google account though either. In theory, it seems useful. In practice, I doubt it is going to get much use.

yaheem · 10-29-2011, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeFriedman

I can't wait for the fiverr gigs to start popping up... Block your competitor's now.

This is exactly what I am worried about, the competition. Yes the flow is stupid and a regular user might not even notice it is there (except that it flashes in red now once you bounce back to the SERP), it's the competition that I am afraid of, and I don't see any way you can get a fair warning that someone is blocking your sites or a way to challenge it if Google decides to penalize your site based on the number of blocks.

boxoun · 10-29-2011, 06:18 PM

It's personal blocking. Unless Google is that stupid..

10-29-2011, 08:45 AM	#1
yaheem Active Warrior Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 59 Thanks: 14 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts	What in the world!!!! Yesterday I discovered a new option in Google SERP for the user to block results from "this" domain! I noticed that after I clicked the back button. Now I haven't read anything about it on Googles blogs, but I am pretty sure this button will be used against you unless the "user is happy with your site". It could be that Google is trying to make up it's +1 failure with this option.

10-29-2011, 09:56 AM	#3
yukon SEO Strategist War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 6,533 Thanks: 355 Thanked 1,993 Times in 1,274 Posts	Re: What in the world!!!! That's been around for a few months. The thing is, the flow makes no sense IMO. Once you open a SERP listing in a new browser tab/window, are you going to be so disappointed to go back & block the site/page in your personalized SERPs (I wouldn't)? I wouldn't waste my time blocking, especially considering I might never do that same exact Google search twice in a lifetime. Kind of a lame SERP option IMO.

10-29-2011, 10:00 AM	#4
MikeFriedman Don't Drink and SEO War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: York, PA Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 207 Thanked 551 Times in 393 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: What in the world!!!! I can't wait for the fiverr gigs to start popping up... Block your competitor's now. I agree with Yukon though. The flow is really stupid. The ONLY way that I might consider going back and blocking something is if I got a virus warning going to the site. I rarely do any searches logged into any Google account though either. In theory, it seems useful. In practice, I doubt it is going to get much use.
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10-29-2011, 06:18 PM	#6
boxoun HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 376 Thanks: 53 Thanked 35 Times in 29 Posts	Re: What in the world!!!! It's personal blocking. Unless Google is that stupid..