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Welcome — share what's working
This is the place for tactical SEO wins, quick fixes, and stuff that actually moved the needle for your sites. Brief is fine. Specific is better. Drop a line ab…
SEO TipsSEO basics: ask anything, no question is too simple
This is the thread for questions about SEO basics. Most SEO problems on small sites come down to a few basics: pages Google can crawl, a clear title and descrip…
SEO TipsRankings and traffic: dropped, stuck or not converting?
This is the thread for questions about rankings and traffic. Before changing anything after a drop, check three things: the date it started, whether it matches …
SEO TipsBacklinks: tracking, quality and bad links
This is the thread for questions about backlinks. There is no magic number of backlinks. A few links from relevant, respected sites count for far more than many…
SEO TipsGoogle spam policies: did an update hit your site?
This is the thread for questions about Google spam policies. Google lists every spam policy on one page, and a ranking drop after a spam update is not the same …
SEO TipsSeptember 2026 spam update: what did you see?
Google's September 2026 spam update started on 24 September and the rollout was complete on 8 October, according to the Google Search Status Dashboard: My write…
SEO TipsNew spam policy: back button hijacking (April 2026)
On 13 April 2026 Google added "back button hijacking" to its spam policies, under malicious practices. Source: If your site, a plugin or an advertising script c…
SEO TipsTitle tag and meta description — what's your formula?
Everyone has a slightly different approach. What patterns are you using for titles right now — primary keyword first, brand last? Pipe vs dash? Share examples t…