Different search results in Firefox and IE?

Discussion in 'Google' started by aaronr, May 14, 2010.

  1. #1
    Hey guys,

    For the past 3 weeks I've been seeing different results in Firefox than in IE on all computers for a particular search phrase I'm working on for a client.

    The "Goal" for the client is considered achieved once the site hits position #3 for their keyphrase. At some times during the day in Firefox, the site shows in #3, no matter if I'm logged in, logged out, at work, at home, using a proxy, cleared cache, etc. And usually if it's showing in #3 in FF, it's showing #5 in IE. There are some times during the day, however, that the site sites in #3 on both browsers, but it quickly changes, alternating back and forth. it never shows #5 in both browsers, just one or the other.

    I've done the following to eliminate local (computer/browser-based) causes:

    Used CCleaner to clear all history, temp files, cache, etc.
    Manually cleared cache from browsers
    Uninstalled and reinstalled firefox, downgraded and re-upgraded IE
    Installed Chrome, and still seeing jumping results
    Logged into google account, logged out of google account
    Used several online "free" proxy/anonymous browsing sites
    Used paid proxies
    Tried from home and office computers, as well as 3 different connections at work (We have a T1, Cable, and DSL all on separate networks)

    What on earth is happening to me, and is anyone else seeing it?

    I've been working on ranking a site for 4 months, and until it reaches #3 I don't get paid! So it's driving me crazy because I run to the client saying "Loook!!! it's 3rd, it's 3rd!!" and they pull it up on their computer and it's 5th. I'm slamming my head into the wall here...

    Thank you everyone!
     
    aaronr, May 14, 2010 IP
  2. flypark

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    It is caffeine, I have been seeing the same thing Internet explorer usually shows caffeine more than ff, you can see the difference here http://www.comparecaffeine.com/

    At this moment in time both IE and FF are showing caffeine but it changes all the time
     
    flypark, May 14, 2010 IP
  3. zoom

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    I don't see any difference for my keywords.
     
    zoom, May 14, 2010 IP