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by Rob Bucci 3 Apr 2014

Be a first-responder with custom SEO alerts In SEO, the only real truth is that things change quickly. Instant, customizable alerts mean you’ll always be the first to act.

by Rob Bucci 22 May 2013

The Penguin has landed! Ladies and gentlemen, the latest Google Penguin update has arrived. Here’s an early report on how it’s affecting rankings.

by Matt Beswick 6 Sep 2012

Altering SEO strategies to adapt to always-changing algorithms Guest contributor Matt Beswick shows how topical and evergreen content can both play a role in future-proofing your SEO strategy—but only if they're done right.

by Matt Beswick 24 Aug 2012

The Google shift: Growing pains, new challenges, and the future of search Google is in for a wild ride as social networks change the nature of online search. Guest contributor Matt Beswick looks at how the company is responding.

by Ben Sibley 22 Aug 2012

The biggest days in search: reviewing four historic algorithms Guest contributor Ben Sibley looks back at four major Google updates from years past, and explains what they can tell you about the company's plans for the future.

by Reid Bandremer 20 Aug 2012

Preparing for future algorithm updates Guest contributor Reid Bandremer argues for honest and relevant SEO as the best way to future-proof your rankings.

by Matt Beswick 17 Aug 2012

What to do if you’re penalized by Google Guest contributor Matt Beswick looks at the difference between algorithmic and manual penalties, and show you how to recover from both.

by Bryant Jacquez 14 Aug 2012

The next big Google algorithm update Guest contributor Bryant Jaquez looks into the future of Google's search algorithm.

by Matt Beswick 27 Jul 2012

Google search queries by the numbers Guest contributor Matt Beswick crunches the numbers on Google search and looks at what they mean to your SEO campaigns.

by Matt Beswick 16 Jul 2012

The truth about negative SEO Guest contributor Matt Beswick on how to protect yourself from negative SEO—and why such tactics may not be worth the trouble in the first place.

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