Is this still Google?
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My niche, my concern.
http://www.google.com/search?q=jimbaran+villa
My site just dropped out of the rankings completely.But if you look at the Google search above you will notice 2 things:
1. First page: 75% of space above the fold is dedicated to Google making money
2. Subsequent pages: It is like you don't actually search "Google"If you flip through a few pages what you actually search is:
agoda.com
flipkey.com
tripadvisor.com
homeaway.comDo I have a point or am I simply having a cynical day?
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It looks like the dust is still settling from the "updates" Google was applying last week. Some of my content has been dancing for the past few days as well.
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Yes lets hope they put this latest dance right quickly, at the moment they are firing arrows and completely missing the target.
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Im completely with you. I lost position from #2 to #8-9
So I guess that google is doing the Google Dance, and hopefully I gain back my rank :S
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