Real-Time Search Revisited

Back in early January we told you about Google's real-time search platform.

Now that we have had some time pass by with Google and Bings announced partnerships with Twitter we wanted to revisit real-time search and take a look at how things were progressing. Both Google and Bing are showing tweets along with their natural search results. Google shows Twitter results based on query volume. When Google's search frequency is attained then their algorithm shows real-time results.

Google doesn't divulge their algorithm for their real-time search results but they look at things like, how many followers a user has, The more they have the more they are trusted. If you are a trusted user then you are more likely to have your results shown in real-time search results. Below is an example of a search done on Google for "Drew Bees".



Here are some tips on getting into the real-time search results:

• Use recent events or happenings in your tweets so you are fresh and in the moment
• Be involved in your communities and engage in conversations
• Be involved on a daily basis
• Your headlines should be filled with keywords
  

Real-time search application