Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Could Shake Up Search Results

It has been reported that Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) is preparing a re-ranking
of search results using their +1 button data. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Could
Shake Up Search Results As part of its attempt to fight web based spam and to
re-order search results, Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) is planning to use its +1
button as crowdsourcing tool. A spokesman wrote that, "Google will study the
clicks on +1 buttons as a signal that influences the ranking and appearance of
websites in search results. The purpose of any ranking signal is to improve
overall search quality. For +1's and other social ranking signals, as with any
new ranking signal, we'll be starting carefully and learning how those signals
are related to quality". Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) shares were at 539.08 at
the end of the last days trading. Theres been a 1.1% change in the stock price
over the past 3 months. Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Analyst Advice Consensus
Opinion: Moderate Buy Mean recommendation: 1.24 (1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell) 3
Months Ago: 1.27 Zacks Rank: 5 out of 31 in the industry

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