Did the new FTC rules on deceptive endorsements make paid backlinks and reciprocal link trades illegal? The 163-page document released on August 14, 2024, focuses on hidden endorsements and misleading material connections. The document’s language about the misuse of fake indicators raises red flags for those engaging in link schemes. The rule prohibits the manipulation … Continue reading Did the FTC Just Outlaw Paid and Reciprocal Links?
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Social SEO is Here
Social 101 for the SEO-minded Company SEO practitioners have seen the writing on the wall for years. If you really care about ranking well in Google, now it's past time to pay attention to social. Almost two months ago we learned empirically that more +1 on Google+ means better ranking in Google. I've spent a … Continue reading Social SEO is Here

