Do Google Sitelinks have any impact on where my site ranks?
Do Google Sitelinks have any impact on where my site ranks?
- Recently we had a Google Sitelink change for our home page. Google didn't properly title the Sitelink, so I went into webmaster tools and blocked the Sitelink completely. Immediately afterwards we noticed a big dip in our search engine rankings. Do Google Sitelinks influence my overall search rankings?
Answer: We covered the general topic of Sitelinks in detail in our report...
Unraveling Google's Sitelinks – How to Get 4 Extra Links with your #1 Ranking
But let's review it here to specifically address your question.
Google Sitelinks are completely automated and provided as a service to help users better navigate your site. These links range from 4 to 8 in number and appear in the search results similar to the following...
Often, you'll see Sitelinks used for high volume keyword phrases like vacuum cleaners , movie times and barbecues , as well as for popular brand searches such as Wal-Mart , Amazon and Uggs .
However, Google has been rolling this feature out to more and more sites, so you now often see it for smaller brands in lower-traffic keywords.
There are some key points that site owners should be aware of regarding Sitelinks ...
- Sitelinks do not directly influence your search rankings
- Sitelinks can influenc...