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Why Blogs that Allow Guest Posts Will Be Penalized in 2013

ProBlogger

Just as low-level article directories (ezinearticles, articlesbase, and others) got hurt by Google’s Panda Update in 2013, I predict that Google will hurt sites abusing guest blogging in 2013. For example, check out this case , this example , and this one. The most important part of the example is the Google+ link.

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Do Social Signals Drive SEO?

Convince & Convert

All the social media sites NoFollow such links, which acts as an instruction to the search engines to not pass PageRank through those links. Here are two examples worth considering. The theory is that content that gets shared a lot in social media may be seen as more valuable content by the search engines.

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Google Reconsideration Request: How to Get a Manual Penalty Lifted

Bill Hartzer

Examples of unnatural linking could include buying links to pass PageRank or participating in link schemes. As for links to be nofollowed if they bring you traffic but or paid or sponsored links, or are part of a guest post or advertorial. September 23, 2013. Again, record it in a spreadsheet.

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How Social Media Can Increase Your New Site’s Search Visibility

Socialmedia.biz

According to Econsultancy’s State of Search Marketing Report 2013, 74% of companies and 82% of agencies surveyed said that social media is integrated into their SEO strategy. Let’s walk through a few examples of both direct and indirect factors that you should be aware of and utilize. Direct Impact. Personalized Search Results.

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The Ultimate Guide to Leaving Comments On Blogs

ProBlogger

It’s doubtful that the comments have any real benefit to the commenter as most blogs have nofollow links in comments which kill any search ranking benefits and nobody in their right mind will click their links as they’re so obviously spammy. This post was first published on November 20, 2013 and updated September 29, 2022.

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The Ultimate Guide to Leaving Comments On Blogs

ProBlogger

It’s doubtful that the comments have any real benefit to the commenter as most blogs have nofollow links in comments which kill any search ranking benefits and nobody in their right mind will click their links as they’re so obviously spammy. This post was first published on November 20, 2013 and updated September 29, 2022.

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Best Social Media Stats, Facts and Marketing Research of 2010

Webbiquity SMM

For example, women (63%) are more likely than men (56%) to post comments and likes to their profile, suggesting that women show a greater tendency to engage in personal communication. B2B advertising spending on social media is forecasted to grow at an annualized rate of 21% through 2013. by aimClear. There are 1.5 75% of U.S.

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