Authenticity Wins: How Google Rewards Real Businesses in Rankings

December 18, 2023 00:05:50
Authenticity Wins: How Google Rewards Real Businesses in Rankings
The Unscripted SEO Interview Podcast
Authenticity Wins: How Google Rewards Real Businesses in Rankings

Dec 18 2023 | 00:05:50

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Show Notes

Join Mark A Preston and Kristine Schachinger in a revealing exploration of Google's evolving approach to ranking genuine businesses. This episode delves into the patterns and changes observed in Google's ranking system, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and originality in content creation.

Kristine shares her insights on the importance of being a real business with authentic experiences and human touch, especially in the wake of Google's Helpful Content Update (HCU). They discuss the challenges Google faces in managing an ever-growing corpus of content, particularly with the rise of AI-generated material. The conversation turns to the critical need for businesses to invest in high-quality, original content that resonates with real human experiences.

Moreover, they touch upon the technical aspects of Google's ranking algorithms and the misconceptions surrounding E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) as a ranking factor. Kristine emphasizes the need for SEO professionals to stay informed about Google's ranking systems and the Quality Raters' Guidelines.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the direction Google is taking with its search algorithms and the significance of maintaining authenticity and originality in their digital content strategy.

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