I just tried one of the example searches Marco lists and the result is very strange.
When I search for [2010 ira contribution limit], all the results are spammy. The real official answer (on irs.gov) doesn't even show up on the first page.
BUT, if I use Google Instant, it does show up as the first result. As soon as I hit Enter, it again disappears and only the spammy results remain.
The Instant guess suggests that it's because the IRS website ranks for the plural term with "limits" [2010 ira contribution limits], not the one with "limit".
When I search for [2010 ira contribution limit], all the results are spammy. The real official answer (on irs.gov) doesn't even show up on the first page.
The first result I get is is irs.gov. Then again, we know what a bunch of shysters they are, so you still might be onto something. ;-)
I get irs.gov at the top as well, and all the results are relevant. Are you logged into google? If so try logging out and retrying-- it would be interesting to see if the results are tailored to individuals.
When I search for [2010 ira contribution limit], all the results are spammy. The real official answer (on irs.gov) doesn't even show up on the first page.
BUT, if I use Google Instant, it does show up as the first result. As soon as I hit Enter, it again disappears and only the spammy results remain.
The Instant guess suggests that it's because the IRS website ranks for the plural term with "limits" [2010 ira contribution limits], not the one with "limit".