🙋 A Survival Guide to Google Updates (from a True SEO Expert)

All these Google updates got you worried? In the last month, Google has unleased the Helpful Content update, a core update, and a new product reviews update.

Today, you'll have a chance to be a fly on the wall as an SEO expert answers questions specifically about Google updates!

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How To Avoid Google Penalties & Algorithm Updates

Special guest and SEO expert Lily Ray is joining the Niche Pursuits podcast today to drop some knowledge bombs and protect you against Google updates!

She's senior director for Amsive Digital and something of a Google algorithm update specialist.

With so many different updates popping up these days, it's great to get insights and advice from someone who is a true expert in the field.

It's a great conversation, and she shares a lot including:

  • What the new helpful content update is, and the purpose of it
  • How the helpful content update is impacting websites
  • How to analyze your content when it drops in the SERPs
  • Why big sites with lousy user experience outrank smaller sites
  • Her views on Google's questions to ask ourselves
  • Is the target (and penalties) of the update page specific or site-wide?
  • How can affiliate marketers approach the updates?
  • The specific criteria for what Google is looking for with niche websites
  • How to validate that you're an expert in your niche field
  • Ranking on all mediums
  • Is Linkbuilding still worth doing?
  • SEO tools on technical issues and are they that important
  • Technical problems that will affect your rankings
  • Internal linking importance
  • Meeting Google's intent
  • Conversion rate and UX testing
  • Plus much more...

This is a very timely and important interview for site owners and site managers of all kinds.

If you'd like to get some expert advice to future-proof your efforts, you don't want to miss it!

Watch the full episode here


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Astra vs Kadence: Which Is The Better Theme?

If you’ve been working with WordPress for any length of time, you’ve probably used, or at the very least heard about, the Astra theme. It’s become one of the most popular themes ever.

However, Kadence, with its native block builder, provides a solid alternative. To help you decide between Astra vs Kadence, we created a comprehensive breakdown of the two!

Check it here


What Is GPT-4 And How Will Advancements in AI Help Your Business?

It’s no secret that the power and use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) are growing exponentially. In fact, according to forecasts by Gartner, the worldwide AI software market is growing at a rate of 21.3% per year and is expected to generate a whopping $62.5 billion in revenue in 2022!

With numbers like that, it’s no wonder businesses of all sizes are looking to get in on the action and see how AI can help them grow. And one of the most talked-about AI applications right now is GPT-4. So let's dive in and explore how it'll improve upon the existing infrastructure!

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23 Great Discord Alternatives For Better Group Chats and Efficiency

More and more teams are moving remote and so having a great messaging system to stay in touch and discuss ongoing projects is integral for success. As a result, many people have turned to Discord for easy messaging, audio calls, and the handy mobile app to always be connected, even on the go.

Originally designed for gamers, some people find Discord's lack of professionalism off-putting. But these Discord alternatives offer the same ease of use (maybe even easier) and a host of features to keep team communication at its best.

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