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A cheat sheet to Google algorithm updates from 2011 to 2018

Google makes changes to its ranking algorithm almost every day. Some of them remain unnoticed, others turn the SERPs upside down. This cheat sheet contains the most important…

By Aleh Barysevich · 10 Oct 2018

SEO

Building your SEO strategy in 2017: what’s most important?

If you’re wondering what factors to consider as you build your SEO strategy for 2017, links are still the top-ranking factor for…

By Marcela De Vivo · 18 Jan 2017

SEO

A Penguin 4.0 recovery case study

We’ve had time for the dust to settle after the real-time Penguin 4.0 update was released.

By Marcela De Vivo · 08 Nov 2016

Industry

Six most important search marketing news stories of the week

Welcome to our weekly round-up of all the latest news and research from around the world of search marketing and beyond.

By Christopher Ratcliff · 30 Sep 2016

Local

Google’s latest algorithm update: did anything happen and what might it affect?

Friday was an exciting day for search, as the ‘chatter’ around a core Google algorithm increased dramatically.

By Christopher Ratcliff · 05 Sep 2016

Events

Beyond local SEO: Greg Gifford on how to win the visibility race

Last Friday at a packed-out Brighton SEO conference, expert local search consultant Greg Gifford delivered a fast and furious presentation on the secrets…

By Rebecca Sentance · 26 Apr 2016

SEO

What should I do when my site has been hit with a Google penalty?

What should you do when you've been on the receiving end of an algorithmic change, or, heaven forfend, a manual action?

By Chris Lake · 08 Mar 2016

SEO News

The Penguin in the room: what to do until Google rolls out its latest update

Google is supposedly going to roll Penguin 4.0 out in the imminent future. The SEO world still waits with bated breath...

By Adam Stetzer · 29 Feb 2016

SEO

Is Penguin 4.0 coming in March 2016?

In early December, Google announced “With the holidays upon us, it looks like the penguins won’t march until next year.” I’ll be…

By Chuck Price · 17 Dec 2015

SEO

RankBrain: SEO friend or foe?

Meet RankBrain, a machine-learning artificial intelligence that interprets what someone is searching for and presents that request in new ways.

By Adam Stetzer · 16 Nov 2015

SEO

Should you audit your disavow file?

When should site owners initiate an audit of their disavow file, and how can they effectively execute this process to appease Google…

By Marie Haynes · 09 Oct 2015

Industry

Repeated Spammers to Get Harsher Penalties From Google

Though Google hasn't explicitly said how repeated spam violators will be punished, the company said multiple violations "may make a successful reconsideration…

By Mike Obrien · 18 Sep 2015

SEO

Scaling Link-Building: Sustainable Practices for Enterprise Clients

How does one effectively scale link-building campaigns that earn quality results? These are suggestions for executing sustainable practices that your clients will…

By Cory Collins · 15 Sep 2015

SEO

The Current Status of Google’s Penguin Algorithm

This analyzes the evolution of Google's Penguin Algorithm from its 2012 debut to its present status. Is Penguin due for a comeback…

By Marie Haynes · 11 Sep 2015

SEO

SEO Crisis: User Experience vs. Backlinks

While content is certainly important, it's certainly not the definitive ranking factor. The technical aspects SEO, such as backlinks, are just as,…

By Adam Stetzer · 18 Aug 2015

SEO

How to Clean Up Unnatural Links from Freehost Microsite Spam

Spam linking was once very common and still works well, though this columnist believes Google will crack down on these links during…

By Marie Haynes · 12 Aug 2015

SEO

The Perils of Negative SEO: What You Need to Know

Negative SEO, such as spamming competitors, can be devastating to your site. As a result, monitoring your link profile is an essential…

By Marcela De Vivo · 11 Aug 2015

SEO

Link Quality: 50+ Questions to Ask

When it comes to links, taking shortcuts is a common but huge mistake. Here are 50 questions to ask yourself when link-building,…

By Cory Collins · 21 Jul 2015

SEO

7 Content Growth Hacks to Help Drive More Qualified Traffic

Paid campaigns, recirculating popular content, being location-specific and developing mutually-promotional relationships are a few steps toward using content to drive more traffic.

By Ken Lyons · 20 Jul 2015

SEO

Panda and Penguin Are Not Penalties

While some think of Penguin and Panda as Google penalties, they are but algorithmic changes that can become immensely complex. Find out…

By Marie Haynes · 15 Jul 2015

SEO

Simple SEO Mistakes That Can Cause Damage

Because search engine algorithms change so often, it's crucial for every SEO to monitor and analyze the evolution of those updates.

By Jennifer Van Iderstyne · 07 Jul 2015

Events

SES Atlanta – The Southern Sweet Spot of Search Events

Join us at SES Atlanta, where we'll feature SEO and PPC talks by Newell Rubbermaid, Aflac, The Home Depot, The Atlanta Hawks,…

By Jewells Chambers · 01 Jul 2015

SEO

Why I Shall No Longer Use The Term Link Building

Link building certainly isn't dead, but as the areas covered by offsite factors increases, staying away from the term and using "signal…

By Dave Davies · 12 Jun 2015

SEO

Beyond Links: Why Google Will Rank Facts in the Future

Google researchers are currently working on a new algorithm that will base its rankings on links with content that's proven to be…

By Marcela De Vivo · 02 Jun 2015

SEO

Linkophobia: Fear of Link-Building

Though Google has warned people against link-building, it's a helpful practice that many people fail to differentiate from link-scheming.

By Chuck Price · 01 Jun 2015

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