chiyo - 10:07 am on May 20, 2003 (gmt 0)

steveb wrote: >>"aimed at making the google serps more 1)topical 2)targeted and 3)informative."
I can't imagine how you come to that conclusion as nothing in these changes support such an assertion.<<

Imagine no more ;)

1. Google Guy has already stated that a lot of data and algos will not be factored in until the sj/fi-like indexes transfer across all data centres. So far they have not done so, only one or two to go. I'm betting that the present sj/fi indexes you see coming on all databases now will not be the same as what you see when this older data and new filters are factored in later. I really dont think they mean anything now of any practical use to us. They are parts of a jigsaw puzzle that dont make sense until they are put together with ones. People are analysing the pieces and of course coming to premature conclusions.

2. GG is on record as saying sj is meant to be a "topical" oriented index, hence my reference to topical.

3. Im looking at a bigger strategic picture looking at how google has developed in the past and how that trend may continue in the future. "big-picture" if you like.

4. Admittedly a small sample, but on our sites and competitive sites we track, they are coming up for a broader range of phrases than before. As i said i dont think the sj/fi indexes mean much by themseleves, but im just putting that in my "interesting" box and putting 2 and 2 together and getting 4 rounded to the nearest whole number!

5. Even you say the index looks "fresher". Certainly that would suggest it is more "topical" yes, gievn my understanding of the term that topical means it relates to issues of the present. (didnt have time to get out of my dictionary! - Im sure someone will if im wrong!)

I admit looks like plain bar bar baboor (craziness) to many here. But heh, there has to be some crazies in a place!