Yahoo Directory, ODP). If you're a small local business, having a Google+ Local profile is imperative to putting your brand – quite literally – on the map. Google Places was recently replaced with Google+ Local – a merging of Places and Plus that...
The two icons signify to site visitors that they are on websites that are part of the Open Data Project (ODP) and can opt out of tracking or just be aware of the uses the gathered information will be used for.
ODP powers core directory services for popular Internet portals and search engines, such as AOL Search, Netscape Search, Google, Lycos, and HotBot, and others. ODP listings are free and can take a little time for inclusion in the database.
The Open Directory Project (aka ODP or DMOZ) is a volunteer-built guide to the web. Note that for awhile it took considerably longer than three weeks to be listed in ODP because of editorial delays. In December 2006, ODP announced that "editing is...
If you're unfamiliar, the ‘NOODP' Meta tag is basically a way for webmasters to indicate that Open Directory Project (ODP) titles and abstracts will not be used in search results for their pages. dir and title out of contention, we could still use...
Visual search can be found by clicking on the Clothing META NAME="ROBOTS" CONTENT="NOODP" (stops MSN, Google and Yahoo from using ODP directory) or META NAME="Slurp" CONTENT="NOODP (stops just Yahoo from using ODP directory) I reported back on...
Google tries to clarify the use of its trademark.Coming Soon: Yahoo Directory Tag, With 'No' OptionWebmaster World"What do you think is the right approach a different tag or should the NOODP tag apply to both Yahoo Directory and ODP?
He also asked for our input on if they should make "a different tag or should the NOODP tag apply to both YDIR and ODP? Below, a recap of stories posted today to the Search Engine Watch Blog, along with other items we've spotted but not blogged...
He also asked for our input on if they should make "a different tag or should the NOODP tag apply to both YDIR and ODP? Rejoice! I reported at the Search Engine Roundtable that Yahoo! is to add no yahoo directory tag support soon.
Since Google now is able to crawl and index URLs with parameters, i.e.dynamic URLs - they have removed the line that reads "Don't use " META NAME="ROBOTS" CONTENT="NOODP" (stops MSN, Google and Yahoo from using ODP directory) or META NAME="Slurp...
META NAME="ROBOTS" CONTENT="NOODP" (stops MSN, Google and Yahoo from using ODP directory) or META NAME="Slurp" CONTENT="NOODP (stops just Yahoo from using ODP directory) The Yahoo Search Blog announced that Yahoo has finally added support for the...
In short, the NOODP tag allows webmasters to tell the search engine not to use the ODP's title in the web search results. Engine Watch Blog, along with other items we've spotted but not blogged separately:
In short, the NOODP tag allows webmasters to tell the search engine not to use the ODP's title in the web search results. Tim Mayer explained that Yahoo uses an algorithm to figure out when to use the title provided by (a) the webmaster, (b) the...
The ODP is a great resource, but has suffered from years or neglect by its owner, AOL. Here's a look at who's doing what to harness the power of human beings in improving search.In yesterday's SearchDay, What's the Big Deal With Social Search?
No ODP Titles! Links to the week's topics from search engine forums across the web.Google Maps + Reviews In Main Search ResultsSearch Engine Watch Forums"Members discuss the new features behind Google maps and local businesses showing in general...
Today's search podcast covers KinderStart's loss in a lawsuit over search rankings; Google allowing webmasters to prevent Open Directory descriptions from being used for their pages; Microsoft's pot show at Google coming into
While DMOZ/ODP doesn't have the same stature that it once did. Another week and another set of specialty databases and research tools that were posted on ResourceShelf during the past week or so. Art Museums: A Collection of Searchable Databases
If you have one of those pesky titles pulled from the ODP (dmoz.org) directory, don't fret it, just add the NOODP tag. Adds Supports For NOODP Tag To Opt Out Of ODP Titles Below, a recap of stories posted today to the Search Engine Watch Blog...
If you have one of those pesky titles pulled from the ODP (dmoz.org) directory, don't fret it, just add the NOODP tag. Keep in mind, it takes time for Google to spider your pages and then determine if you do not want to use the ODP title.
SearchCast, June 9, 2006: How The ODP Sends Sites Back In Time In Major Search Below, a recap of stories posted today to the Search Engine Watch Blog, along with other items we've spotted but not blogged separately:
