What do Google mean when it say quality content? Seriously by now you may have seen that google is that one axxhole company that doesn't tell the truth. To be honest google search algorithm is so useless it only works for improving google's revenue not being honest to content creators and searchers. When google say their updates are sieving spam and qaulity content, that is a lie these guys just guesses and they have totally no idea what they give to a searcher . There is a website that provide information in our local area written by AI... 3 0 replies
I just lost 95% of my traffic from Google with the latest update This is really frustrating. My website was growing this year, I managed to get an average of 1k daily clicks, and now it’s all gone. I don’t even know the reason, and I have no idea what to do. Did this happen to others as well? Is there anything I can do to find out what’s wrong with my site? 3 2 replies
I just got scammed 3X by big link building companies. Where do I actually find someone who can build links I've tried Rhino Rank, Link builder IO and that fat fucking joe website. All 3 of these dumbasses resold me cheap link farm links. The exact same backlinks that I find in those indian reseller lists at $50 a pop. Where am i actually supposed to find someone who can build backlinks on real sites that don't exist solely for the purpose to link to other sites? Any help would be much appreciated. 3 10 replies
Looking to hire someone who knows how to build backlinks Just got scammed by Link builder io. Paid them over $10k and they gave me a bunch of cheap links. Looking for someone who has experience with Proper link building. No link farms. Don't show me a list of cheap resold backlink sites. I get about 1422 of these from all the Indians in my emails. $5k / month budget. DM if you have connections. 5 8 replies
Tips on Building SEO Portfolio Hi, any tips on how to build a portfolio as an aspiring SEO? I'm hesitant to offer free service since I still need minimal guidance on how should I execute it. Thank you. 5 0 replies
Citations services like Moz Local and BrightLocal What are today's best services for submitting your business NAP/website to directories for consistency and linking? 1 0 replies
Dealing with domain resellers (3k quote) Hi SEO friends. I hope the domain gods are treating you well. I really want a specific SLD to build a brand on, the quote I have atm is 3k USD, does anyone have any recommendations on resellers that have good prices, and how aggressive I should be with negotiations on a scale of “telling them to preform fellatio on me - begging for my life”? Have you ever hurt a campaign by using a SLD instead of TLD? As it’s a brand, I’m not relying on Google search... 1 2 replies
The HCU Effect in Google Updates Roger Montti from Search Engine Journal explains how Google’s Helpful Content Update (HCU) has evolved and its impact on SEO. HCU Introduced in 2022, HCU aimed to prioritize helpful, people-first content. In March 2024, it became part of Google’s core algorithm, running continuously rather than as a standalone system. Identifying HCU’s effects is challenging due to Google’s “black box” ranking system, where processes are not fully transparent. The update focuses on creating high-quality, reliable content that aligns with user needs rather than search engine manipulation. Improving rankings involves following... 1 0 replies
What should i do!!!! If you’re from canada must read. Hello everyone, first time posting on reddit so i don’t really know what to expect but i have some serious questions from experts I took an SEO client as a beginner keep in mind it’s a limousine client he is looking to rank #1 in some specific keywords for example limousineservicestoronto or best airport taxi and stuff like that It’s been more than 6 months his website has lots of issues which i got fixed made him a booking page and everything is... 4 2 replies
Google Updates are complete BS Let's talk about Google updates and why they are complete BS. As someone who has been in the search / internet marketing industry since 2008 the money grab and the greed that we now see from Google after covid times are insane. Google keeps trying to peddle this whole "create quality content" and "look at us, we are fighting spam with spam updates and HCU", and what do we see in the end? Site owners that pour their heart into their sites get hit, while BS AI spam, useless... 1 10 replies
How long it usually takes to show traffic if you are doing a good job creating content? Subscribed to SemRush thanks to this community advice. I am creating the content recommended by the tool. Just want to know how long should it take to see results to evaluate if I am on the right track. It is for my wife’s store. Thanks 🙏🏽 5 3 replies
Is there a need for a link building management tool Hi all, I am doing some research to see if there is a need for a link building management tool in the industry. Do you think there is a need of such a tool? Are you using something similar? Key features * Link relevancy scoring * Link management * Reporting I would really appreciate your input to the survey I've prepared. [https://linxter.io](https://linxter.io) 4 0 replies
Does AB testing copy affect SEO? We use AB Tasty on our website to show different copy to different audiences. For instance - we will change the copy about wait times on weekend days vs week days. We will show membership content to people who have clicked through on an email and tourism content for international visitors. I am curious what (if any) of these changes Google picks up on. I've been noticing that our website is displayed often on Google's AI overview, but the information is incorrect. Are there levers we can pull here?... 5 2 replies
Help me to test my new AI SEO tool made for SEO Agencies and small businesses. I'm working on an AI SEO (aka GEO) tool for SEO Agencies and small businesses. My goal is to brighten the black box of AI Search for companies so they can understand how they rank and appear to all the different AI tools people are using these days. I'd love for you all to try it out or give me some feedback, especially on metrics you'd like to see. I'd greatly appreciate it! Many thanks in advance. 1 0 replies
Finance blog progress and recovery from being Hit - Case study Hello everyone, Apparantely I've started working for a client with a super competitive niche (Personal Finance/Broad finance) for a tier 1 country, the website was hit on and before September 2023 core update. Currently we are having almost 45K sessions a month on our blog and over 80K over all social verticals! So, somewhat we have started to see a good increase in our organic visibility with over 60% from past month! What I've done: * **use SEMANTIC SEO and topical clusters** \-> I optimized articles using semantic SEO... 1 1 replies
I haven't found the best way to do keyword research I'm stuck and confused since I have the sense that every SEO specialist out there with a YouTube Channel or Tik Tok (or SEO guru) has their own way to do it. I know KR requires analysis but I'd like to hear your thoughts, suggestions etc. Thanks in advance! (Working for an accounting firm now and trying to get them some trafic) 3 7 replies
City name spam Hello friends, I am the leader of a company that is learning how to have more visibility on the internet. I must say that I enjoy learning everything myself. Earlier today I was looking at how I was ranking in my small town for a certain keyword and I'm number one so I looked at the town right next door. It turns out that a company that connects prospects with people in my profession reaches the top result by spamming the city name over 20 times on its home... 5 1 replies
Amount of service pages When creating service pages what is the best practice? If my clients do HVAC should I make a service page for every single service they offer? Or would it make more sense to group similar services together? 4 2 replies
Ultimate Starter Guide for SEO Good Morning guys, I want to put together a starter guide for new people that are joining this community on how to learn about SEO. What books would you recommend? Where should the Novice start their Journey? 2 2 replies
Accountancy Firm Owner, Struggling with SEO Hi guys, so i run an accountancy practice in the UK and have been trying with SEO for years yet to no success. I have 90+ 5 star reviews on my google page which help, but I know im not getting the reach that I need. Question is, i have spoken with many people who promise the world and those who want to tie me in for a 6months contract. I don't have a huge purse so I just don't want to be throwing money down a well. Any... 1 10 replies