Google Search Parameters

[nbyloff]

Couple quick questions. Is using the parameter pws=0 still useful for turning off personalization?

Is there a way to set my location as a URL parameter as well? For instance, I want to set my location to United States, can this be done with a URL param the same way as pws=0?

[RyanKent]

Is using the parameter pws=0 still useful for turning off personalization?

Yes

The easiest way to achieve what you desire is using the SERP Control Panel in the SEOmoz bar on Firefox. This tool allows you to de-personalize search results with a click. It also allows you to assign your area to any locality including a city, state or even whole country.

Any excellent article to check out: (scroll to item 2) http://www.seomoz.org/blog/big-update-to-the-seomoz-toolbar-for-firefox

[nbyloff]

I didn't know the plugin did that, thanks. Maybe I can try and look at the backend and see how they personalize it. I swear I saw someone mention a URL param for setting location to United States, but I can't remember where I saw it on Moz.

[nbyloff]

It looks like &gl=us might be what I was looking for.

[RyanKent]

That works but you can also use the SERP Control Panel and select US