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A metaphor gone wrong: “Algorithm updates are car parts while the data refreshes relate to gas”

by Geno Thampi August 18, 2012 11574 Views

This is just for some fun this weekend. It is common that people out there have problems with differentiating “Index updates”, “algorithm updates” and “data refreshes”. Thanks to Matt who explained Read more

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The Next Google Penguin Update - Is the “storm coming”?

by Geno Thampi August 17, 2012 10570 Views

Just like all the webmasters, SEO experts and SEO companies out there, we are keeping our ears open to any news about the next penguin algorithm update or a refresh. We expected the penguin algorithm Read more

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Google adds a new negative search engine ranking factor – This time it’s not a secret

by Geno Thampi August 14, 2012 3652 Views

Now we’re talking! Google has become more transparent with their algorithm updates by revealing the newest search engine ranking factor to the public. The addition of DMCA takedowns as a signal to Read more

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2 OLD SEO Methods You SHOULD NOT STOP

by Guna Nadar August 08, 2012 11438 Views

I was surprised and a little shocked after reading 10 Old SEO Methods You Need to Stop by Greg Habermann. The title is totally misleading as in the article he says do a Press Release if it is Read more

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Unnatural Link Warnings: To Worry or Not to Worry, that is the Question!

by Divya Fernando July 31, 2012 8398 Views

We have spoken in the past about what unnatural links were and how they affect the ranking of your site post Google Penguin update. We have also commented in the past on a news post that Read more

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I got the unnatural link warning! What should I do?

by Geno Thampi July 24, 2012 5984 Views

During March 2012, Google sent out automated warnings through Google webmaster tools about unnatural linking. This created panic among many webmasters as they were unsure if Google has already taken Read more

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Google Discounting infographic links. So What? Infographic promotion isn’t about links!

by Geno Thampi July 10, 2012 9048 Views

“Infographic links might get discounted in the future” says Matt Cutts. So what? You already know that infographics are not about the links they carry, but they are information carriers which are Read more

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Why is it Called Project Glass, When No Actual Glass is Involved?

by Divya Fernando June 28, 2012 7256 Views

On June 27th 2012, Sergey Brin officially announces that Google's Project Glass is out for the grabs in a limited edition called "Explorer Editiion". Any guesses for how much it costs? Well it's Read more

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