5,258,966
MOST of my highest ranking posts from AR were written & published before the 'like' button was even an option. So, 'likes' make absolutely no difference in your Google ranking.
I have received outside comments in the past but, I don't know if that is still possible or not. Even if it is, good content, using keywords is what will help you rank.
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Debbie Gartner
White Plains, NY
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Steven Nickens
Wailea, HI
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Dave Martin (703) 585-...
Fairfax, VA
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Tony and Suzanne Marri...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Dario Ferreira
Attleboro, MA
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Jeff Perlis Prime Prop...
Lake Arrowhead, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
564,494
I'm parked and learning -
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Dave Martin (703) 585-...
Fairfax, VA
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PropertyMinder (Accele...
San Jose, CA
4,584,596
I have no idea but have wondered about this subject from time to time. Parked, reading and maybe learning.
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Dave Martin (703) 585-...
Fairfax, VA
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PropertyMinder (Accele...
San Jose, CA
399,703
I'm not sure if likes and comments have any impact on Google Rankings. However, I think anyone should be able to like and comment (then again, that might increase the likelihood of spam commentary, which AR doesn't seem to be able to completely prevent and/or fully control, yet). - Tim
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Dave Martin (703) 585-...
Fairfax, VA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
3,350,764
As I read this my mind is thinking ... why would it matter? Who cares? Focus on writing good content and engage with the community.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Steven Nickens
Wailea, HI
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Jeff Perlis Prime Prop...
Lake Arrowhead, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
509,449
Thanks for the question. I'm parked and reading.
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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PropertyMinder (Accele...
San Jose, CA
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
7,871,821
Wishful thoughts.
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Tony and Suzanne Marri...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
5,773,367
David,
I have no idea if it matters, and I am not about to just "like" for Google rankings. When I hit like, I also comment as to why I like. I am not about to be reduced to a Google bots. A
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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PropertyMinder (Accele...
San Jose, CA
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
5,117,178
I don't believe it has any impact. Public being able to comment might just lead to more spam on our comment section.
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Dave Martin (703) 585-...
Fairfax, VA
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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PropertyMinder (Accele...
San Jose, CA
2,403,205
I do not know about the Google juice of a like David Martin . I do not want public comments to my posts, I'd much rather they contact me by email if they have something to say about my post.
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Dave Martin (703) 585-...
Fairfax, VA
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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PropertyMinder (Accele...
San Jose, CA
3,988,013
I doubt that the likes have any impact on the algorithm and webcrawlers. That used to be called the Feature Button (the way members voted for Featured posts) and staff changed the name to be more current with other social media platforms. If it doesn't have an impact then there is no purpose in allowing the public to like, IMHO.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Dave Martin (703) 585-...
Fairfax, VA
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Liz and Bill Spear
Mason, OH
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
1,847,891
Yes that is a good idea BUT ..... I believe they can FB like without being a member as we are out in Google.
Just a different 'like'.
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Dave Martin (703) 585-...
Fairfax, VA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,625,353
Unlikely, but if you have many likes you can get a feature and therefor more comments and views.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Jeff Perlis Prime Prop...
Lake Arrowhead, CA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
6,426,149
I think that anyone can Like our posts, but I keep the commenting to members only, less spam that way.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Dave Martin (703) 585-...
Fairfax, VA
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
2,684,769
IDK
Nobody knows for sure
No
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
5,583,328
unless you're a rainmaker, you'll get no google juice.... likes mean nothing...
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,986,308
No idea...
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Susie Kay
Plano, TX
2,785,606
good questions here...lets find out D.M.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Diana Dahlberg
Pleasant Prairie, WI
1,507,073
No. Likes are an internal concept only. I have yet to see comments do anything for SEO other than allow someone a way to get a backlink.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Dave Martin (703) 585-...
Fairfax, VA
4,800,132
I would doubt it.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Dave Martin (703) 585-...
Fairfax, VA
381,662
As someone who has studied only enough SEO just to be dangerous, I'm going to say no. But that is a good question. SEO changes all the time, so who knows?
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Dave Martin (703) 585-...
Fairfax, VA
921,504
According to GOOGLE SEO manual, any engagement will elevate ranking on their service.
However, the real issue becomes does AR conform to Google's protocols that allow this engagement factor to be recognized by Big G's dictates.
This is the same issue that impedes a national MLS, the local association will not agree to or fund to conform to a standard protocol, meaning convoluted data is the promised outcome.
I suggest AR is 100% compliant with 1990 protocols.
No one should be allowed to vote, comment, like or hold an opinion who is not a validated and registered human being.
Likes and comments should come with an associated investment which is registration and confirmed profile.
Now. we really need to nuke all things anonymous.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Dave Martin (703) 585-...
Fairfax, VA
2,246,395
Google says the number of Facebook likes does not sway the SEO rankings. AR likes is not going to be the exception for the big G. But on each of the platforms that display high like numbers it means engagement, worthwhile, popularity. For that split second you that are pretty darn busy make the decision to tap tap, swipe and scroll or not. More on how Google looks at likes, the thumbs up. Likes are a social signal endorsement. High likes increase trust in your brand.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Dave Martin (703) 585-...
Fairfax, VA
679,404
Good Question. Parked and Reading! Love all the knowledge imparted from everyone!
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
3,071,589
4,907,547
2,222,281
Not sure, but would like to see others answers.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,416,038
As far as likes it has no affect. But for comments, the comments then become searchable and the public can find the blog not just through the blog but through comments as well.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
4,434,177
1,389,355
87,920
5,879,816
4,319,873
David Martin - LIKES on ActiveRain has NO impact on Google Ranking, to best of my knowledge.
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