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Search News Buzz Video Recap: Google SGE Links & Expansion, August Core Update, Emailing Google Link Spam, Bing, Ads, SEO & More

September 1, 2023 by BTR

This week, we continue to track the Google August 2023 core update, where we saw volatility last weekend and mid-week. Google Search Generative Experience gained links, expanded to India and Japan, added listen features, and shared some early feedback. Google said core updates do not impact the autocomplete search suggestions. Google Search Console added News … Read more

Google: ******* Content Is Not Always Spam

August 31, 2023 by BTR

Google’s John Mueller said that “******* content” is not always considered spammy content. He said on Twitter, “******* content isn’t always spam.” John also said ******* content is “nor usually the place where people “build links” to manipulate Google.” This was in response to Olesia Korobka sharing a screenshot of a Google Drive notice that … Read more

SEO News You Can Use: Google Bans AI-Generated Reviews, Says They Are Spam | SEOblog.com

August 7, 2023 by BTR

Google is now clamping down on its stance against artificial intelligence or AI-generated content. In their latest Google Merchant Center announcement, they said they’ll be updating their Product Ratings policies by August 28, 2023. This update includes a new section called “Automated Content.” Here’s what the new section says: “Automated Content: We don’t allow reviews … Read more

Google: Don’t Choose Cheap TLDs, Avoid Spam Risks

August 2, 2023 by BTR

Google advises against cheap TLDs due to spam risks, says TLD keywords don’t improve SEO. In a recent podcast, Google’s Search Relations Team discussed how website owners should approach choosing a top-level domain (TLD). The discussion weighed the dilemmas of expensive .com domains versus affordable alternatives like .xyz, emphasizing the need to balance cost, credibility, … Read more

Google releases new search spam report form

June 14, 2023 by BTR

Google has updated its form to submit search spam to the Google Search team. The types of spam you can submit with this form include spam, paid links, malicious behavior, low quality, and other search quality issues, Google said. Plus, Google added the ability to submit complaints in bulk. The new form. Google said it … Read more

Google: Don’t Pick Cheap Domain On TLDs Overrun With Spam

June 5, 2023 by BTR

Google’s John Mueller said on Reddit, when it comes to SEO, do not pick a cheap domain on a TLD that is overrun with spam. The question on Reddit was, “Does it matter for SEO if my site is .com / .site /or any other?” The individual added, “I still have the feeling that my … Read more

Google On Protecting Anchor Text Signal From Spam Site Influence

May 9, 2023 by BTR

In a Google SEO office hours session, Google’s Duy Nguyen of the search quality team answered a question about links on spam sites and how trust has something to do with it. It was interesting how the Googler said they were protecting the anchor text signal. It’s not something that’s commonly discussed. Building trust with … Read more

SpamBrain Flexes In Google’s 2022 Web Spam Report

April 12, 2023 by BTR

Every year Google releases its web spam report showing how much better the search company got at fighting search spam. This year is no different but here, Google is showcasing how successful SpamBrain was at making big strides in fighting search spam. Here are some high level numbers that Google shared in its 2022 report: … Read more

Google webspam report says SpamBrain caught five times more spam this year

April 11, 2023 by BTR

Google has released its webspam report for 2022 and said that SpamBrain was able to five times more spam sites compared to 2021 and 200 times compared to when it first launched, leading to 99% of visits from Google Search being spam-free, the search company announced. Improvements to Spam detection. Google said it made improvements … Read more

ChatGPT Generated Google Business Review Spam

March 30, 2023 by BTR

It looks like review spammers are using ChatGPT and other AI tools to generate fake reviews. These reviews are being posted in Google Business Profile local listings and causing a headache for small businesses. I spotted this via the Local Search Forum but it was also posted on the Review Fraud website recently as well. … Read more

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