Google has updated its site reputation abuse policy to expand what is included in abuse. It now includes third-party content that has first-party involvement or content oversight. Google also dropped a mention of the starkly different content algorithm but made no mention that site reputation abuse is enforced algorithmically—so it must still be only through … Read more
Google has issued new clarification for its site reputation abuse policy, which was launched earlier this year. It targets “parasite SEO” practices where websites leverage established domains to manipulate search rankings through third-party content. Chris Nelson from the Google Search Quality team states: “We’ve heard very clearly from users that site reputation abuse – commonly … Read more
It’s Halloween season and I **** a good scare. Jack-o-lanterns, trick or treating, costume parties, and a long list of horror movies playing around the clock. And that includes classic slasher films where Freddy, Jason, or Michael Myers methodically pick off one cast member at a time. Well, that’s pretty much what I’m seeing right … Read more
Your brand’s success lives or dies by its online reputation. Today, 84% of local consumers check reviews before making a decision, and they’re not just glancing—they’re reading an average of 4.5 reviews before even stepping foot in your business. Managing your enterprise brand’s reputation across every location is essential, but it’s no easy feat. You’ve … Read more
“Fake reviews not only waste people’s time and money but also pollute the marketplace and divert business away from honest competitors,” – FTC Chair Lina M. Khan. These powerful, yet impactful, words solidify the Federal Trade Commissions’ (FTC) stance on fake reviews and the steps they plan to take moving forward. The FTC took a … Read more
Google began enforcing its site reputation abuse spam policy on May 7, 2024 after announcing the policy two months earlier (when the March 2024 core update rolled out). At that time, we didn’t know if enforcement would be handled via manual actions, an algorithm update, or a combination of both. It ended up being just … Read more
Google began enforcing its site reputation abuse spam policy on May 7, 2024 after announcing the policy two months earlier (when the March 2024 core update rolled out). At that time, we didn’t know if enforcement would be handled via manual actions, an algorithm update, or a combination of both. It ended up being just … Read more
Catena Media, a publicly-traded online ******** information company, issued their Q2 earnings update a couple of weeks ago, saying they have reduced its revenues forecast due to the Google Site reputation abuse policy update. Catena Media employs 300 people in Malta, the United Kingdom, Sweden, the United States. It provides tips to gamblers, and profits … Read more
In 2024, brands are encountering a variety of challenges that can impact their reputation. Their decisions are under close scrutiny and require strategic foresight to effectively manage these issues. Brand reputation issues in 2024 NewsWhip’s report, “The Biggest Reputation Issues Impacting Brands in 2024,” examines four specific types of crises that brands have faced in … Read more
Has someone written something about your business online that’s misleading, inaccurate, or just downright nasty? If you’re worried this could impact your business, you’ll need to start online reputation management (ORM). But where should you start with ORM? And what the heck is it? In this beginner’s guide, I’ll explain what online reputation management is, why … Read more
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