4 Wild Google Conspiracy Theories, from Taylor Swift to Disney
Are big brands manipulating SEO to improve their image?
Creative Bloq 1:17 pm on April 15, 2024
A study explored how search engine results for certain topics have been manipulated by titles, specifically those of movies and celebrities. The examples given include "Frozen," which some believe was titled to distract from the rumor that Walt Disney was cryogenically frozen, and Selena Gomez's song "Single Soon" which may have been released to divert search traffic away from her relationship status.
- "Frozen" movie title believed to be manipulated to distract from a rumor about Walt Disney being cryogenically frozen
- Selena Gomez's "Single Soon" song released to divert search traffic from her relationship status
- "The Incredibles 2" was initially titled "Incredibles 2: Ultimate Rise" which some speculate was manipulated to boost online searches for the film before its release
- Google search results for these topics show a mix of relevant and irrelevant results, highlighting how easy it can be to manipulate search engine results through careful selection of titles
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