Reaching $9000 a month after a major Google Update Hit

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How do you bounce back when a Google update all but wipes out your organic traffic?

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Her name is Emma McBride and her parenting, fertility blog was hit by a Google update that almost ruined her business.

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  • A different opinion on Amazon associates
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  • The sweet spot for the number of posts on a blog
  • The importance of doubling down on content that your audience resonates with
  • What sorts of affiliate content works best for her
  • Her link-building 'sharing policy'
  • Top favorite tools
  • Her biggest accomplishment
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Gemma's story is relatable and inspiring as she's managed to learn as she grows her own business and live life on her own terms.

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Not only are her strategies worthwhile for sites of all kinds but also her resiliency towards overcoming challenges of all kinds.

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White Label SEO [How It Can Help Your Business & 5 Best Services You Can Use]

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17 Best Text Editors for Blogging [Simple & Easy-to-Use Solutions]

Finding the best text editor for blogging can be a challenge. It needs to be easy to use, free from distractions, and work well with your choice of CMS.

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Airbnb Affiliate Program: Why It Ended and 4 Best Alternatives To Use

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