SEO Blog

My SEO blog focuses on my opinion, thoughts and industry news. I also write on connected subjects, be it business or technology related. I’m honest in the opinions I give, but they are just that – opinions based on many years in the sector and a career in small, medium and large organisations. Finally, I welcome comments and feedback (you can leave comments on the blogs).

Good content isn’t enough for Google

November 3, 2024

A lack of understanding in respect of the need for solid website foundations and structure is leading to good content visibility suffering.

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Paying For Backlinks

October 31, 2024

You shouldn’t be paying for backlinks. If you are, stop now. Google couldn’t be clearer in the guidance it gives on paid-for links….

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Check for AI generated content

October 17, 2024

Do you use a third-party content provider for your website? I’d strongly advise you check for AI generated content.

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Can you trust online reviews?

October 7, 2024

We’re all aware of the amount of misinformation you can find online. Social media channels have become well known for it. However, a recent Google…

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The dangers of Plugins

September 27, 2024

I’ve been following a conversation online that, to put it mildly, would make the heart of any website owner skip a beat.

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The best thing about working in SEO

September 23, 2024

In more than 25 years of being involved in the sector, I don’t think I’ve ever been asked what was the best thing about working…

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Unrealistic SEO expectations

September 16, 2024

I should point out before I begin that neither of these unrealistic SEO expectations were encountered during client calls. I observed them on a business…

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Web design v SEO

September 12, 2024

Last week, a call with a prospective client brought about the old web design v SEO conversation. This has been ongoing for at least 15…

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Ignore spam backlinks

September 5, 2024

The coincidence of this is both surprising and frustrating to me. Google has publicly said you can ignore spam backlinks to your website. …

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