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Send us a textIs Parasite SEO truly a thing of the past? Join me, Ed Dawson, as we dissect the latest shifts in Google's spam policy, particularly the crackdown on site reputation abuse. Discover the nuances of how major platforms like Forbes have historically leveraged their domain authority to host unrelated, monetized content—a practice known in the industry as Parasite SEO. Google, however, is taking a bold stance against these maneuvers, reinforcing guidelines that no longer tolerate any level of first-party involvement in third-party content exploitation. This episode offers a deep dive into Google's strategic pivot towards more stringent manual evaluations over algorithmic solutions, revealing the ongoing battle to purify the search landscape.With over two decades in the SEO realm, I bring insights into these sweeping changes, examining what they mean for content creators and marketers striving to maintain ethical practices. As Google signals a shift to tackle violations on a case-by-case basis, the episode sheds light on the implications of this policy evolution and how it affects the dynamics of site reputation. Tune in to understand the complexities of these developments and equip yourself with strategies to thrive amidst the evolving SEO ecosystem. Don't miss out on this critical analysis, perfect for those keen on mastering the art of ethical online content creation.SEO Is Not That Hard is hosted by Edd Dawson and brought to you by KeywordsPeopleUse.com Help feed the algorithm and leave a review at ratethispodcast.com/seo You can get your free copy of my 101 Quick SEO Tips at: https://seotips.edddawson.com/101-quick-seo-tipsTo get a personal no-obligation demo of how KeywordsPeopleUse could help you boost your SEO and get a 7 day FREE trial of our Standard Plan book a demo with me nowSee Edd's personal site at edddawson.comAsk me a question and get on the show Click here to record a questionFind Edd on Linkedin, Bluesky & TwitterFind KeywordsPeopleUse on Twitter @kwds_ppl_use"Werq" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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