Even after the Google search API data leak, even after it was confirmed by Google, nonetheless 10% of SEOs will proceed to belief Google statements going ahead. The wild factor is, this stage of belief has not modified up to now decade after I ran an identical poll in 2014.
The brand new ballot I posted on X I requested, “After studying Google’s response to the info leak – will you belief Google going ahead?” And of the 1,700+ responses, 10%, which is 170 of you, stated you’ll belief Google going ahead.
Right here is that ballot:
After studying Google’s response to the info leak – will you belief Google going ahead? Particulars at https://t.co/lfBKRoxB7m
— Barry Schwartz (@rustybrick) May 29, 2024
The ballot I did in 2014 requested does Google lie to webmasters? We acquired 735 responses again then and solely 10% stated Google doesn’t lie. 33% saying Google generally lies to us and 57% saying Google does misinform us.
So it appears issues did not worsen up to now decade. Which means, we’re not seeing that extra SEOs assume Google lies right this moment than they did a decade in the past.
Disclaimer: I do know polls usually are not totally consultant of the entire trade and I additionally understand how polls are worded and the choices supplied can skew the outcomes.
Discussion board dialogue at X.
