Episode 50 - The Google Leak: Sandboxin' Son of a

Trades Secrets: Contractor Marketing

Welcome back contractors! In this episode, we dive into the biggest Google search algorithm leak in history, exposing thousands of APIs in a 2,500+ page document. We dissect just some of the bigger points from the leak, providing insights and actionable tips for contractors regarding search engine optimization (SEO) and website management. This is a must-watch for any contractor looking to gain insight and knowledge of the Google leak and wanting to capitalize on this valuable information!
Episode Highlights:

• The leak confirms that Google uses users' past 13 months of click behavior (called "Nav Boost") to determine search rankings for navigational queries.
• Google tracks users' entire clickstream data, including clicks from social media, emails, and other sources leading to a website.
• Toxic backlinks, especially those with spammy anchor text, can negatively impact a website's ranking.
• Every page title on a website has a site-wide ranking implication, not just for that specific page.
• The past 20 revisions or updates made to a website also factor into its overall ranking.
• Google sandboxes new websites for around 30 days, leading to an initial dip in organic traffic.
• Running paid advertising (PPC) campaigns can help improve organic rankings, as confirmed by the leak.

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