If I see my site keyword is number 1 across majority of datacenters through a tool, yet when I make a search thru Google.com the site sits in 8th position, what does this signify. Even if I do the search thru Google.com and the page comes up 8th and then I check the cached page datacenter, 209.85.165.104 in this example, for the same keyword, that same datacenter shows it as 1st position? Why isn't it showing number 1 position thru Google.com?
There are multiple google datacenters throughout the whole world, and especially in the USA. Just try using different servers to see your average position. Also, it's possible that it takes time to update.
My initial reaction was just to wait it out. Average position on pretty much all DCs I can tell is number one with Wikipedia page right below me. That's why I was wondering why it is showing 8 on regular Google search. Thought there might be a name for this type of thing where I could read up on a little more. Guess there's just not that much interest on what goes on with the datacenters other than SERPs. Only difference I'm seeing is the allinanchor: is showing most accurate with regular Google SERPs.
I've pretty much always used McDar, but maybe they're slipping Even the allins are showing number one now, so I'll just keep an eye on this thing...and hope for the best
Tools like McDar and SEOcritique.com (full disclosure - t'is mine) use specific GET fields that format the results. On occasion these will cause Google to display slightly altered results. For example, where full Google results might display two URLs for one domain the Data Center tool may only show one URL. Also, the filter on/off field can affect results or the disparity in geo-location between your Internet connection and the location of the tool's server. All of these factors depend on how the results are queried and served so it will vary from tool to tool. These tools are excellent for obtaining a quick overview. Then, when you do see something that raises an eyebrow you should visit and query the data center using the direct Google URL to verify and see exactly what is happening. When doing SEM research the best rule of thumb is that the more explicit your inquiry the more important it is to verify anomalies directly.