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New Google Webmaster Tools Features

By: Navneet Kaushal
2009-06-11

A few weeks ago, Google had launched a preview of their new Webmaster Tools interface. In response, they received a lot of constructive feedback such as:

  • Missing option to switch listing 25, 50, or 100 rows in features such as links to your site. Although, Google didn't add the option back but increased default to 100.
  • Differences between top search query information of the old and new version. Google had expected this as they went through a lot of re-engineering to improve their new top search queries backend. They reviewed many of the issues posted on Google's forum and verified that new backend is accurate and reliable.
  • Even, the downloaded and indexed Sitemaps URL counts differed between the two versions. Google has quickly solved this issue.
  • There is also difference between the old and new user interface (UI) since the new UI shows the original anchor as it is linked on the web.
  • Only 5 sites are being listed in the new site switcher, which is a limiting factor for a person who manages a large number of sites. Google has promised to look into this matter and solve it as soon-as-possible.

However, Google also announced that from now onwards, only the new user interface will be available. Apart, from fixing some of the issues users addressed, Google launched a new feature - Change of Address. This feature will inform Google when you are moving from one domain to another, which will allow to update Google's index faster and creating a smoother transition for your users.

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About the Author:
Nav is the founder and CEO of PageTraffic, a premier search engine company known for its assured SEO service, web design and development, copywriting and full time SEO professionals.

Navneet has wide experience in natural search engine optimization, internet marketing and PPC campaigns. He is a prolific writer and his articles can be found in the "Best Articles" section of many websites and article banks. As a search engine analyst , he has over 9 years of experience and his knowledge is in application here.


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