Tag: search engine rankings

8 major Google algorithm updates, explained

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In this post, we will be counting down eight of the most critical search algorithm changes. We will look into why these updates were introduced, how they work and what adjustments we had to make to our SEO strategies in response. — Read on searchengineland.com/8-major-google-algorithm-updates-explained-282627

10 Bad Links That Can Get You Penalized by Google

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Every SEO professional worth their salt knows that links (along with content) are the backbone of SEO. Links continue to remain a significant ranking factor. What happens when you get bad links on enough of a scale to harm your site? Your site can get algorithmically downgraded by Google – or worse, you get a … Continue reading 10 Bad Links That Can Get You Penalized by Google

Here’s what you need to know about Google’s newest local algorithm update

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Google’s biggest local algorithm update since 2016 will require businesses and agencies to be more vigilant about fighting spam in affected areas. — Read on searchengineland.com/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-googles-newest-algorithm-update-possum-2-0-324927

For Now, Twitter Shares Count More Than 1′s in Google Search Ranking [NetworkEffect]

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Here’s a funny thing about Google’s new +1 tool, which lets users vote up search results. At launch, Google is keeping recommendations from its new +1 voting tool out of its ranking algorithm, even though it does consider shares on services like Twitter as a signal in its core search results. Plus-one-ing (or however you … Continue reading For Now, Twitter Shares Count More Than 1′s in Google Search Ranking [NetworkEffect]