From Our Northern Cousins Canada officially rolled out new Anti Spam Legislation, effective on July 1st. This is noteworthy for those businesses who have clients or prospects located in Canada. It will affect how you electronically promote your services especially via email marketing, social media or instant messaging. In this post we’ll recap the Canada’s new anti …
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Outbound Links: Is There A Limit?
Guide to Spreading Link Love Outbound links, especially quality ones, can share your website’s “Google Juice.” In this post we’ll explain if there’s an optimal number of outbound links that should be on a web page or blog post. And since we’re in the holiday spirit, we’ll also explain why links to your website can …
Manual Spam Action News
New Video. Old Message. Evergreen Advice. As an online marketer I routinely review SEO trends. Google’s Matt Cutts released a video in August but it was recently picked up by the Search Engine Journal on October 16. This is a case where I can honestly say “we told you so.” In this post I’ll explain …
Unnatural Links Impact to Rankings
Unnatural links get your website into SEO trouble. Google has really cracked down on this form of Webspam. In this post I’ll explain Google’s definition and the difference between a manual versus target action and what it means for your website’s SEO rankings. What Are Unnatural Links? In Webmaster Tools, unnatural links are described as …
NoFollow Links for Widgets
Weak SEO Links for Widgets & Infographics NoFollow links can be a powerful SEO tool. When they are done right, that is. I know this sounds counter intuitive, so let me explain. An ill-positioned link can hurt SEO rankings. Hence there are specific situations when NoFollow links are most appropriate. NoFollow Links & Sage Advice …
New Manual Webspam Feature
Big news hit the Webmaster Central blog yesterday afternoon… you can now see if your website is affected by a manual webspam action. For us geeks, that’s really good news. If this doesn’t excite you, please read on. I’ll explain 1) what is manual webspam 2) who it typically affects and 3) what action to …
Disavow Links Tool Now Available
As many of you know, I’m a staunch White Hat SEO practitioner. Anything else in my mind is cheating. So imagine my excitement when Google announced this week they launched a Disavow Links Tool. Let me explain. Some Black Hatters try to sabotage their competition, pushing down their SEO rankings by some pretty sneaky… and in …
SEO Link Love or Landmine?
There are some interesting developments about SEO links also known as inbound links. In Google’s official blog on Friday, Matt Cutts talked about notifications that have been sent via Webmaster Tools. Basically his cautionary message stays true to the theme we continue to share on this blog. If you’re using Grey Hat techniques, it’s time …
Link Building: An SEO Power Tool Part 3
Number 3 of a multi-part series about link building. Just tuning in? Then check out Part 1 to learn how link building is part of SEO ranking and Part 2 for tips in managing your website’s links. Now, let’s talk about common mistakes that will lose valuable SEO equity. Buying & Exchanging Links Are a …
Link Building: An SEO Power Tool Part 1
Link building can be an extraordinary SEO powerhouse. But many businesses don’t understand how to use it to their best advantage. In this multi-part series, we’ll explain: 1) how link building is a critical factor in SEO ranking, 2) what to look for in managing links and 3) common mistakes to avoid losing valuable SEO …