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What in the world!!!!

by yaheem
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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.
#block results from #google #seo #world
  • Profile picture of the author FlippinIt
    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?

    Originally Posted by yaheem View Post

    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.
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  • Profile picture of the author yukon
    Banned
    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.
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    • Profile picture of the author MikeFriedman
      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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      • Profile picture of the author yaheem
        Originally Posted by MikeFriedman View Post

        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.
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  • Profile picture of the author boxoun
    It's personal blocking. Unless Google is that stupid..
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