Google Pigeon is the code name^[1] given to one of Google's local search algorithm updates. This update was released on July 24, 2014.^[2] The update is aimed to increase the ranking of local listing in a search.

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The changes will also affect the search results shown in Google Maps along with the regular Google search results. As of the initial release date, it was released in US English and was intended to shortly be released in other languages and locations. This update provides the results based on the user location and the listing available in the local directory.

Effect on search results[edit]

The purpose of Pigeon is to provide preference to local search results. This is quite useful for the user and local businesses. On the day of release, it received mixed responses from webmasters. Some complained about the ranking being decreased whereas others reported improvement in the search rankings.^[3] As per the webmasters' understanding, this update has location and distance as key parts of the search strategy. The local directory listings are getting preferences in web results.

What's new[edit]

To improve the quality of local searches and provide more relevant results to the user, Google relies on factors such as location and distance. This update alters the local listings in the search results; along with this, the local directory sites are given preference.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

1. ^'Pigeon: Search Engine Land's Name For The New Google Local Search Update'. 25 July 2014.
2. ^''Pigeon' Algorithm Update Released Thursday 7/24/14 - Search Influence'. 25 July 2014.
3. ^'Google Pigeon Update: Local Results Updated Again'.

External links[edit]

• [1] Search Engine Land Names new Google Local search update.
• [2] “Pigeon” Algorithm Update Released Thursday 7/24/14.
• [3] SMX on Pigeon from SEO Land.
• [4] Google On Pigeon Fluctuations: We Won’t Detail All Changes In The Future
• [5] Google Pigeon Update: Local Results Updated Again
• [6] Discussion on Webmaster World about Pigeon Update.
• [7] Google’s Local Search Engine Algorithm Spreads Its Wings

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In the constant search for social interaction and fun during isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic, people have taken to video conferencing to catch up and have fun.

They’re using services like Zoom and Google Hangouts, which we’ve reviewed to tell you which ones are best. But it turns out you can do a lot more than chat on camera.

There are fun games and activities you can do (besides putting a funny background on in Zoom) to have a laugh or two to pass the time. So here are a few ideas we’ve seen put into action over the last few weeks:

1. Jackbox Games

We’ve been over this one. If someone has purchased Jackbox, he or she can share their screen and allow others to remotely log in to play. As long as everyone can see the screen, they can use their phones to play along.

2. Charades

An easy one with people on camera.

3. Crossword puzzles

They should take no time at all!

Jackbox is down so we’re live-streaming a crossword puzzle pic.twitter.com/nZpQmn5Tv3

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4. Watching television together

I just got invited to my first Netflix party using, well, Netflix Party (which is a Google Chrome extension that allows people to watch a show/movie at the same time with a chat attached).

Google Hangouts Game Pigeons

5. A talent show

Shout-out to my family for suggesting this one for our next big call.

6. Karaoke

Obviously!

Doing online trivia night that led into a karaoke night .. thank you zoom pic.twitter.com/7jHwuivn9U

Google Hangouts Game Pigeon Forge

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7. Pictionary

H/T to Elite Daily for this idea. You can use a Zoom whiteboard for it:

To use Zoom’s whiteboard, you’ll want to click the share screen button located in your meeting toolbar, select the whiteboard, and click share. You should then see annotation tools that will let you use your mouse to draw as you would for Pictionary. You can take turns sharing the screen’s whiteboard depending on who’s turn it is, and you can put some in charge of keeping time for the person who is drawing.

8. Yoga

Google Hangouts Game Pigeon App

Have one person share screen on a YouTube class, and there you have it.

9. Trivia

There’ this Random Trivia Generator that will help.

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