Category: Search Engine Optimisation

The optimization of your website for clarity, order and relevance to appease the deities of online information.

  • What are the top websites for hosting forums?

    What are the top websites for hosting forums?

    When looking for a platform to host an online community, it’s important to choose one that offers flexibility, scalability, and user-friendly features. Here are some of the top forum hosting websites: Discourse: Discourse is a modern, open-source forum software that’s highly customizable. It offers features such as real-time chat and notifications, mobile-friendly design, and a…

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  • Hits from ‘Facebook’?

    Hits from ‘Facebook’?

    Why am I seeing so many hits from a source named as ‘Facebook’ on my site? From Prineville, Oregon, Ashburn, Virginia, and Fort Worth, Texas. I see little other traffic on this scale.

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  • Building an EMD portfolio for authority: next steps

    Building an EMD portfolio for authority: next steps

    Developing an EMD Portfolio for Authority: Next Steps? (AI assisted this summary)Hello everyone,I leveraged AI to help organize my thoughts for this post, as I preferred not to start from scratch. Rest assured, the strategy, domains, and plan are entirely my own. Here’s my approach, presented clearly and concisely.I work in wholesaling consumer goods, primarily…

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  • Which tool provides more accurate organic traffic data: Ahrefs or Google Analytics?

    Which tool provides more accurate organic traffic data: Ahrefs or Google Analytics?

    Which external tool provides more reliable organic traffic data: Ahrefs or Google Analytics? If you lack access to internal tools like GA and wish to monitor a competitor’s site, which tool offers greater accuracy for organic traffic? For instance, SEMrush estimates that a particular site receives 68,000 monthly visits, while Ahrefs reports only 30,000 for…

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  • When did it start getting spammy?

    When did it start getting spammy?

    When did Reddit become so spammy? I took a break from Reddit for over six months, but I recently returned for various reasons. Now, I’m noticing a lot of posts where users pose a question and then answer it themselves in the same post. When did that become a thing? It’s starting to feel like…

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  • Exploring SEO Theory and Basics

    Exploring SEO Theory and Basics

    Understanding SEO Fundamentals and Authority BuildingHello everyone – I’ve been a long-time observer here, and I’d like to share my thoughts on what I believe truly influences SEO performance. I’m hoping to engage with some of the experts here for clarification, as I might have some misconceptions about what I’ve learned. Much of the conversation…

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  • International websites in US search results

    International websites in US search results

    International Websites in US Search ResultsHas anyone else observed an increase in the number of international sites appearing in US search results? I’ve been noticing Canadian, UK, and Australian websites showing up more often in my US-based searches, which can be quite frustrating. 😕 What do you think is causing Google to prioritize these international…

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  • The role of backlinks

    The role of backlinks

    Looking for Backlinking ServicesDoes anyone have recommendations for affordable backlinking services? I’ve tried AutoSEO from semalt.com, but I find it quite pricey. While they do generate daily backlinks for the keywords I choose, most of the sites they link to are just average or below. I’d prefer to find a more budget-friendly option with similar…

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  • How Necessary Are Backlinks to Rank a New Exact Match Domain with Low Traffic?

    How Necessary Are Backlinks to Rank a New Exact Match Domain with Low Traffic?

    How crucial are backlinks for ranking a new exact match domain for a keyword with minimal monthly traffic, such as those identified by Google Keyword Planner’s global metrics? As highlighted in the title, what would your off-page strategy be for ranking a low-competition, low-traffic keyword?

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