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The DIY SEO action list — what Google actually recommends

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The DIY SEO action list — what Google actually recommends

A comprehensive, actionable SEO checklist built entirely from Google's official documentation. Technical foundations, site architecture, content creation, structured data, and E-E-A-T.

What Google actually tells you to do — straight from the source

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What Google actually tells you to do — straight from the source

Google publishes exactly what it wants from websites. Unique content, clean structure, mobile-first design, E-E-A-T signals, structured data. This article compiles the direct quotes.

Do backlinks still matter for AI search?

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Do backlinks still matter for AI search?

Backlinks remain a signal for AI-powered search. Quality over quantity, unique referring domains, and structured data all compound. A practical 90-day checklist for building link authority.

Only build a house on land you own

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Only build a house on land you own

Your Facebook page, Instagram account, and Gmail address can be suspended without warning. Your domain name and your website can't. Why owning your digital infrastructure matters.

Instagram is about to impact your SEO

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Instagram is about to impact your SEO

From July 2025, Google indexes public Instagram posts from professional accounts. Your captions, alt text, and bio become searchable. This changes how Instagram content should be written.

How to build your own link-in-bio site instead of using Linktree

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How to build your own link-in-bio site instead of using Linktree

An open-source, self-hosted alternative to Linktree built with Astro. Free to host, fully customisable, and you own it completely. No analytics tracking you don't control.