Have you ever heard the term, “negative SEO”? It refers to a practice whereby a competitor can manipulate Google into forcing your site downward in search engine rankings.
Today, Jim Stewart looks at Google Places, and why this practice may still be a problem.
Jim Stewart is one of the country’s leading experts in search engine optimisation and his business Stew Art Media has worked with large clients including Mars, M2 and the City of Melbourne. He can be contacted here or on Twitter here.
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Jim Stewart is a leading expert in search engine optimisation. His business StewArt Media has worked with clients including Mars, M2 and the City of Melbourne.
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