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For me, it’s the obvious footprint stuff that stands out most. If a bunch of sites have the same patterns, linking behavior, content style, etc., it becomes pretty easy to connect them. I don’t think any single tactic is automatically “dead,” but the more predictable the setup is, the easier it...

I agree with this. From what I’ve seen, the basic SEO work still has to be there first. GEO and AEO can improve visibility, but they don’t seem to compensate for weak content, poor relevance, or a lack of authority.

A 301 won’t really make the main domain “safe” if the links are coming from hacked accounts. If the activity is discovered, Google can still connect the domains, and you could end up putting both sites at risk. If you’re experimenting with black-hat tactics, keeping it separate from a site you...

The “PBNs are dead” argument feels a bit too black and white to me. Topical relevance, natural anchors, and genuinely useful content seem much more important than simply having a link on a private network. The old publish-and-drop-a-keyword approach is probably what’s really dying.

Yeah, that’s definitely the tricky part. I think it’s better to look at the overall trend over time rather than assuming one ranking jump means a particular link worked, especially when you’re changing other things on the site at the same time.

I’d probably say native has been the most consistent for me. Search can be great, but the volatility lately makes it harder to rely on as the only source, while native has been fairly steady when the targeting and creatives are right.

A lot of the fundamentals still apply, so the older pinned threads are definitely worth reading. That said, SEO has changed quite a bit, especially around link quality, PBNs and what Google considers useful content, so I’d use the older posts for the basics and then check newer threads to see...

It’s still possible, but I’d definitely hire someone with actual iGaming experience rather than a general SEO. I’d mainly look for real case studies, especially results in the GEO you’re targeting.

I think it’s becoming more important, for sure. If people are specifically searching for your brand, it shows there’s some level of awareness and trust there, which is harder to build than just ranking for a keyword. I’d still focus on the usual SEO fundamentals, but I wouldn’t ignore branded...

Personally, I’d go with the branded domain. Having the keywords in the domain might help a little with relevance, but I wouldn’t expect it to make SEO significantly easier.

For a small POD site, I’d focus on things like niche communities and creating something genuinely useful/shareable rather than buying random links. Original content or small linkable assets can also work well because people have an actual reason to reference them.

Personally, I wouldn’t buy a channel just for the monetization. If you find one that’s already travel-focused with an active audience, then it could be worth considering, but otherwise I’d rather build from scratch.

For me, digital PR has consistently delivered better results than expected. A single placement on a high-authority, relevant site often has a bigger long-term impact than chasing dozens of average backlinks. It's also great for referral traffic and brand visibility, so it's been a win beyond...

I'd avoid jumping straight to disavowing links. I'd first check what actually lost rankings and whether the drop lines up with a Google update. If it's a one-page site, I'd probably start by refreshing the content and making sure it still matches search intent. Only dig into the backlink profile...

facing the same issue, but I'm being patient since this is rather post-Core update