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New Research Analyzes 332 Million Queries to Reveal Insights on Google Search Usage

15 hours ago

SparkToro analyzed 332 million Google queries over 21 months. Google holds over 90% of the global search market and sends more than 60% of referring traffic to other sites. The study revealed 44% of searches are branded, 50% informational, 33% navigational, and 14.5% commercial. Entertainment topics dominate searches, while adult content is only 3.6%. The study highlights the importance of managing brand reputation on Google.

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60% of Google Searches Result in No Clicks to External Sites

5 months ago

SEO

A 2024 study reveals only 374 out of every 1,000 US Google searches result in clicks to the open web, with nearly 60% ending without clicks. In the EU, this number is slightly higher. Google directs a significant portion of clicks to its own properties, maintaining its monopoly. Despite concerns, Google’s search volume and market share are growing. AI Overviews briefly impacted search behavior but were rolled back. Data limitations include minimal iOS coverage and ad-blocker effects.

An Anonymous Source Shared Thousands of Leaked Google Search API Documents with Me

6 months ago

Technical SEO

An anonymous source leaked over 2,500 pages of Google Search API documents, revealing internal details about Google's search operations. The documents suggest Google uses clickstream data from Chrome, employs a system called NavBoost to analyze user intent, and maintains whitelists for topics like Covid-19 and elections. The leak contradicts Google's public statements on user signals and ranking factors. Experts have verified the documents' authenticity, and further analysis is ongoing.