This document discusses Penguin unnatural links recovery. It provides background on the author and describes different versions of unnatural links messages from Google. It then discusses strategies for categorizing links, identifying bad linking pages, requesting link removals, and filing reconsideration requests. The document offers help from the author's company in leading link cleanup efforts using link analysis tools with the goal of recovering from Penguin issues.
Sempo Atlanta keyote - Eric Enge: Search and your Marketing Mix - given 9/14/12.Eric Enge
A view into the marketing mix of today and how branding and advertising has transitioned from traditional media. I gave this presentation at SEMPO Atlanta on 9/14/12.
Sempo Atlanta Keyote: Search and your Marketing Mix 09-05-12jeffjoy
A view into the marketing mix of today and how branding and advertising has transitioned from traditional media. I gave this presentation at SEMPO Atlanta on 9/14/12.
Pubcon 2012 Vegas: Implementing a Search Strategy for 2013 and Beyond - 10-01-12Eric Enge
A detailed look at how Panda and Penguin work, why it means there are many more updates like them coming, and how to future proof your online marketing efforts
You have your Responsive web site and think you’re all set? NOT EVEN CLOSE!
The mobile revolution is well underway, and it’s imperative that you shift your entire mindset to mobile first now. This presentation will explore what that actually means, and show you the awesome opportunities that it can create for you. Eric Enge's Keynote at Raleigh SEO Conference in April 19, 2016.
Rich Answers & Featured Snippets in SearchEric Enge
All the latest on what's going on with Google's rich answers in their search results. This includes examples of queries, some fun ones where Google gets it wrong, and the procedure we developed for how you can get them for yourself.
Google Rich Answers and Featured Snippets In Search - Pubcon Austin 2016 Eric Enge
Google has been developing rich answers and featured snippets to help people to get direct answers to their questions in the search results. In this presentation, you will learn how rich answers and featured snippets have grown, and how you can get featured snippets that drive traffic for your site.
This deck was presented at Pubcon Austin by Eric Enge, Stone Temple Consulting’s CEO.
Get Eric's complete study on how Google is using these features at stonet.co/featured-snippets-ss
Machine Learning Search and SEO - Zenith; Duluth, MN. Eric Enge
Machine learning is the next great computer revolution, one that is already here. We don’t have to wait for the future; Google has been using machine learning to solve many complex search-related problems for years, and the applications keep growing, including last year’s announcement of the addition of RankBrain to the search algorithm and the impact of machine learning on search. Google's RankBrain algorithm caused major confusion in the digital marketing community. This presentation will show you what RankBrain really is about, what else Google is likely to do with machine learning, and how it impacts your #SEO strategy. This slide was presented at Zenith Conference in Duluth, MN.
The Future of Digital Marketing and SEO - Art of SEO Book EventEric Enge
My presentation on the future of digital marketing and SEO, given at an event celebrating the release of the third edition of The Art of SEO. I'm lead co-author of that book.
Sempo Atlanta keyote - Eric Enge: Search and your Marketing Mix - given 9/14/12.Eric Enge
A view into the marketing mix of today and how branding and advertising has transitioned from traditional media. I gave this presentation at SEMPO Atlanta on 9/14/12.
Sempo Atlanta Keyote: Search and your Marketing Mix 09-05-12jeffjoy
A view into the marketing mix of today and how branding and advertising has transitioned from traditional media. I gave this presentation at SEMPO Atlanta on 9/14/12.
Pubcon 2012 Vegas: Implementing a Search Strategy for 2013 and Beyond - 10-01-12Eric Enge
A detailed look at how Panda and Penguin work, why it means there are many more updates like them coming, and how to future proof your online marketing efforts
You have your Responsive web site and think you’re all set? NOT EVEN CLOSE!
The mobile revolution is well underway, and it’s imperative that you shift your entire mindset to mobile first now. This presentation will explore what that actually means, and show you the awesome opportunities that it can create for you. Eric Enge's Keynote at Raleigh SEO Conference in April 19, 2016.
Rich Answers & Featured Snippets in SearchEric Enge
All the latest on what's going on with Google's rich answers in their search results. This includes examples of queries, some fun ones where Google gets it wrong, and the procedure we developed for how you can get them for yourself.
Google Rich Answers and Featured Snippets In Search - Pubcon Austin 2016 Eric Enge
Google has been developing rich answers and featured snippets to help people to get direct answers to their questions in the search results. In this presentation, you will learn how rich answers and featured snippets have grown, and how you can get featured snippets that drive traffic for your site.
This deck was presented at Pubcon Austin by Eric Enge, Stone Temple Consulting’s CEO.
Get Eric's complete study on how Google is using these features at stonet.co/featured-snippets-ss
Machine Learning Search and SEO - Zenith; Duluth, MN. Eric Enge
Machine learning is the next great computer revolution, one that is already here. We don’t have to wait for the future; Google has been using machine learning to solve many complex search-related problems for years, and the applications keep growing, including last year’s announcement of the addition of RankBrain to the search algorithm and the impact of machine learning on search. Google's RankBrain algorithm caused major confusion in the digital marketing community. This presentation will show you what RankBrain really is about, what else Google is likely to do with machine learning, and how it impacts your #SEO strategy. This slide was presented at Zenith Conference in Duluth, MN.
The Future of Digital Marketing and SEO - Art of SEO Book EventEric Enge
My presentation on the future of digital marketing and SEO, given at an event celebrating the release of the third edition of The Art of SEO. I'm lead co-author of that book.
Opportunism and Being Holistic: What it Takes to Win in Digital Marketing in ...Eric Enge
Two major trends are shaping the nature of the opportunities for you to grow your online business:
- The completely open nature of the Interwebs creates an expectation of authenticity
- The rate of change in the online world continues to accelerate
Most of your competitors are going to be slow in responding to these changes, but you don’t have to be. Embracing these trends is what it takes to gain an unfair competitive advantage in today’s world. Come on board and take a ride into the future of digital marketing greatness.
This slide will show you:
- Some of the great opportunities that are in front of you right now
- How many companies are using opportunism to get ahead
- Why a holistic approach will help you build uncommon brand loyalty
- Thought provoking ideas on what’s in it for you!
This slide is presented at Rocks Digital's Keynote in June, 2016 by Eric Enge, Stone Temple Consulting's CEO.
Machine Learning and Search -State of Search 2016 Eric Enge
Machine learning is the next great computer revolution, one that is already here. We don’t have to wait for the future; Google has been using machine learning to solve many complex search-related problems for years, and the applications keep growing, including last year’s announcement of the addition of RankBrain to the search algorithm, the impact of machine learning on search. Google's #RankBrain algorithm caused major confusion in the digital marketing community. This presentation will show you what RankBrain really is about, what else Google is likely to do with machine learning, and how it impacts your SEO strategy.
This presentation is shown by Eric Enge at State of Search Conference in November 2016
Social Media With A Purpose - IRCE; Chicago, IL Eric Enge
In this presentation, Eric Enge explores the relationship between content marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and how you can leverage this link to your business’s advantage, to build your brand and drive more sales. This slide is shown at IRCE in Chicago, IL in June, 2016.
Panda was the first shot across the bow from Google in placing emphasis on content quality. But what else has Google done since then, and what tools exist to increase the quality of your content? Find out in this presentation.
This slide is presented by Eric Enge at Ungagged Conference in Las Veges, November 15, 2016.
Differentiate or Die - the Choice is YoursEric Enge
The world of search is changing rapidly, and you can expect it to continue to change at an ever increasing pace. This presentation shows some of those changes, and talks about how you future proof your site.
Social Indexing and Ranking, by Eric Enge at SMX Advanced Seattle 5/30/2013Eric Enge
See the presentation that Matt Cutts debated in his SMX Advanced keynote! Impact of Google+ and Facebook on SEO. Eric is following up with Matt on the conclusions.
Christoph's presentation from the BudapestAffiliateConference in Budapest on Sept 11 2009 - Christoph C Cemper has been building links since 2003 and is a well respected guru in the SEO industry, especially when it comes to getting real juicy links on trusted domains. Link Building techniques have evolved over the years and it gets hard to diagnose a good link at all. In this session Christoph gives you an overview of his tactics, techniques and (private) tools he uses. Learn how to find the best pages, diagnose its health and what co-citation is about.
3 New Techniques for the Modern Age of SEOTom Anthony
Tom talks about three areas that will effect SEO over the coming months and years. SEO split-testing is something that is immediately actionable for most SEOs. Machine Learning is something SEOs shouldn't learn, but should understand enough so they can leverage ML based platforms. Finally, Hub & Spoke business and technology architectures will mean SEOs may want to start thinking about optimisations being an input or output method, so they can apply previous learnings to new technology channels.
Presentation I gave to 180 businesses at an internet marketing workshop series in North east England.Event run by MBL Solutions on behalf of Business Link North East.
[Webcast] How to Get Your Email Marketing Off the GroundSendGrid
Are you seeing a 4,000% return on investment with your email program? If not, your program is achieving below average performance.
Get the tools to:
Create cost effective transactional and marketing email programs
Get your emails delivered to the inbox
Analyze the performance of your programs
Scale your program to meet the needs of your growing business
Jordan Koene of Searchmetrics #SEJSummit: Surviving the Search Plateau Search Engine Journal
After following all best practices and fine-tuning your strategy, many businesses find their SEO plateaus. Jordan’s session will help you break free of that plateau and take your site to the next level. By igniting your content, expanding your reach, and recycling good SEO habits, you can re-energize your search effort to put your SEO visibility back on the up-and-up.
Search Engine Optimisation Basics (SEO) for Business Owners & Corporateshanger7
Supported by the Australian Government and the NBN Initiative we have been training local Sydney & Wollongong businesses in the high level basics of Search Engine Optimisation and general web marketing. From feedback from attendees our overview points have almost immediately achieved rankings boosts for their website in almost any type of niche or industry.
For more information visit us at http://www.aftershock.com.au or http://www.aftershockit.com.au
Web 2.0 Business Websites And Inbound MarketingGems Solutions
In an environment that blocks traditional marketing techniques, inbound marketing and web 2.0 websites are a great option for businesses. What is Web 2.0 and how can inbound marketing be used to drive business and growth?
Opportunism and Being Holistic: What it Takes to Win in Digital Marketing in ...Eric Enge
Two major trends are shaping the nature of the opportunities for you to grow your online business:
- The completely open nature of the Interwebs creates an expectation of authenticity
- The rate of change in the online world continues to accelerate
Most of your competitors are going to be slow in responding to these changes, but you don’t have to be. Embracing these trends is what it takes to gain an unfair competitive advantage in today’s world. Come on board and take a ride into the future of digital marketing greatness.
This slide will show you:
- Some of the great opportunities that are in front of you right now
- How many companies are using opportunism to get ahead
- Why a holistic approach will help you build uncommon brand loyalty
- Thought provoking ideas on what’s in it for you!
This slide is presented at Rocks Digital's Keynote in June, 2016 by Eric Enge, Stone Temple Consulting's CEO.
Machine Learning and Search -State of Search 2016 Eric Enge
Machine learning is the next great computer revolution, one that is already here. We don’t have to wait for the future; Google has been using machine learning to solve many complex search-related problems for years, and the applications keep growing, including last year’s announcement of the addition of RankBrain to the search algorithm, the impact of machine learning on search. Google's #RankBrain algorithm caused major confusion in the digital marketing community. This presentation will show you what RankBrain really is about, what else Google is likely to do with machine learning, and how it impacts your SEO strategy.
This presentation is shown by Eric Enge at State of Search Conference in November 2016
Social Media With A Purpose - IRCE; Chicago, IL Eric Enge
In this presentation, Eric Enge explores the relationship between content marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and how you can leverage this link to your business’s advantage, to build your brand and drive more sales. This slide is shown at IRCE in Chicago, IL in June, 2016.
Panda was the first shot across the bow from Google in placing emphasis on content quality. But what else has Google done since then, and what tools exist to increase the quality of your content? Find out in this presentation.
This slide is presented by Eric Enge at Ungagged Conference in Las Veges, November 15, 2016.
Differentiate or Die - the Choice is YoursEric Enge
The world of search is changing rapidly, and you can expect it to continue to change at an ever increasing pace. This presentation shows some of those changes, and talks about how you future proof your site.
Social Indexing and Ranking, by Eric Enge at SMX Advanced Seattle 5/30/2013Eric Enge
See the presentation that Matt Cutts debated in his SMX Advanced keynote! Impact of Google+ and Facebook on SEO. Eric is following up with Matt on the conclusions.
Christoph's presentation from the BudapestAffiliateConference in Budapest on Sept 11 2009 - Christoph C Cemper has been building links since 2003 and is a well respected guru in the SEO industry, especially when it comes to getting real juicy links on trusted domains. Link Building techniques have evolved over the years and it gets hard to diagnose a good link at all. In this session Christoph gives you an overview of his tactics, techniques and (private) tools he uses. Learn how to find the best pages, diagnose its health and what co-citation is about.
3 New Techniques for the Modern Age of SEOTom Anthony
Tom talks about three areas that will effect SEO over the coming months and years. SEO split-testing is something that is immediately actionable for most SEOs. Machine Learning is something SEOs shouldn't learn, but should understand enough so they can leverage ML based platforms. Finally, Hub & Spoke business and technology architectures will mean SEOs may want to start thinking about optimisations being an input or output method, so they can apply previous learnings to new technology channels.
Presentation I gave to 180 businesses at an internet marketing workshop series in North east England.Event run by MBL Solutions on behalf of Business Link North East.
[Webcast] How to Get Your Email Marketing Off the GroundSendGrid
Are you seeing a 4,000% return on investment with your email program? If not, your program is achieving below average performance.
Get the tools to:
Create cost effective transactional and marketing email programs
Get your emails delivered to the inbox
Analyze the performance of your programs
Scale your program to meet the needs of your growing business
Jordan Koene of Searchmetrics #SEJSummit: Surviving the Search Plateau Search Engine Journal
After following all best practices and fine-tuning your strategy, many businesses find their SEO plateaus. Jordan’s session will help you break free of that plateau and take your site to the next level. By igniting your content, expanding your reach, and recycling good SEO habits, you can re-energize your search effort to put your SEO visibility back on the up-and-up.
Search Engine Optimisation Basics (SEO) for Business Owners & Corporateshanger7
Supported by the Australian Government and the NBN Initiative we have been training local Sydney & Wollongong businesses in the high level basics of Search Engine Optimisation and general web marketing. From feedback from attendees our overview points have almost immediately achieved rankings boosts for their website in almost any type of niche or industry.
For more information visit us at http://www.aftershock.com.au or http://www.aftershockit.com.au
Web 2.0 Business Websites And Inbound MarketingGems Solutions
In an environment that blocks traditional marketing techniques, inbound marketing and web 2.0 websites are a great option for businesses. What is Web 2.0 and how can inbound marketing be used to drive business and growth?
A detailed examination of how social media and SEO interact, including direct social signals, and how to network through social media to do link building.
SMX East 2015 Winning at Mobile - Amy BishopAmy Bishop
This presentation focuses on mobile marketing strategies as they pertain to geofencing, geoconquesting, geographies that indicate interest; opportunities to layer audiences and personas; and considerations/tracking/messaging for optimal execution.
SMX East 2012: Pandas and Penguins 09-15-2012Eric Enge
Illustration of why Panda and Penguin are platforms for implementing new webspam algos. The initial releases are just the start, and there is a lot more to come!
The Future of Online Marketing - Newport August 2012Eric Enge
Pandas and Penguins rule. Is SEO dead? Is social media the savior? See why it is not that simple, and how an integrated social media strategy can play a big role in driving your SEO
Eric Enge reviews Panda Ranking Signals. This includes how it was built, tools used by Google for measurement, and the types of metrics that Google may be using.
Content Marketing, Mobile Web Sites, Lessons From the FieldEric Enge
Theory is one thing, practical experience is another. This presentation digs into the realities for both content marketing and in mobile, to help you learn from the experiences others have had
This SlideShare is a recap of the Twitter #SEOChat hosted by Captivate Search Marketing President Chris J. Everett on August 4th, 2016. The SEOChat discussed various questions on the topic of Conducting SEO Site Audits. Topics range from favorite SEO site auditing tools, leveraging Schema markup and Google AMPs, and common factors influencing both on-page and off-page SEO.
SearchLove London | Dave Sottimano, 'Using Data to Win Arguments' Distilled
From past experiences with data, Dave knows relying on your gut can be a mistake. Instead, we need to take comfort in the validation of solid data to ensure we’re making profitable decisions. Sharing real client examples, Dave will run through the essential steps: how to decide on a hypothesis, create conditions, and gather data.
During December 2016's SEOloger event I presented "Why YOUR website needs continuous monitoring".
Want to give ContentKing a try? Create a free trial at www.becontentking.com!
SEO for Ecommerce: A Comprehensive GuideAdam Audette
A comprehensive guide to ecommerce SEO. With bronies. Why, you may ask? Because that's my daughter's current obsession. Also because SEO+bronies=monies.
Slides broken into sections:
1. Technical SEO
2. On-page and Content
3. Social Media
4. Reporting and Analytics
5. Business Concerns
iCheckWebsite is an on-demand test automation and content monitoring tool for websites. iCheckWebsite makes it extremely easy to find SEO related problems on any websites and makes it extremely easy to monitor website for SEO issues.
Measuring Content Marketing - Branded3 & Sky at #FigDigConfBranded3
Sky Senior SEO Specialist Jack Cornwall and Branded3 Director of Search Stephen Kenwright spoke about content auditing and measurement at the Figaro Digital Conference on 26th November.
Computers might already be better at your job than you are. Are you ready to partner with them to keep your job?
This presentation shows you how hard our jobs have become, gives you the results of some of our testing, and outlines a plan to keep our jobs.
Similar to SMX East 2012: Theater Penguin recovery 08-31-2012 (20)
Building a Personal Assistant App SMX November 2019Eric Enge
Provides an outline of how to build an Alexa Skill or an Actions on Google App. Discusses the challenges related to language processing, tracking voice in Google Analytics and the types of apps that you could choose to implement.
The Critical Role of Voice Personas in Actions and SkillsEric Enge
Voice search is a hot topic right now, but building an Alexa Skill or an Actions on Google App is not enough. You have to build a compelling persona that reflects your brand values, and that connects with your target audience. This deck was presented by Duane Forrester and I at SMX Advanced in June of 2018.
Pubcon Austin 2018 Voice, Personal Assistants, and Building a Google ActionEric Enge
Voice usage is on the rise. Personal assistants are being used by hundreds of millions of people. Learn how they are being used, and what opportunities exist for enhancing your brand reputation and visibility. See a walkthrough of how to build an Actions on Google.
Overview of Structured Data, how Google uses it, how the industry uses it, how to use it on your site and what's coming in the near future. A complete primer on how structured data should fit into your overall business strategy.
The Future of Mobile - Presented at SMX MunichEric Enge
A look at many of the important aspects of the future of mobile, including: mobile vs. desktop usage, AMP, Page Speed, Google's Mobile First initiative, Progressive Web Apps, and the continuing rise of Voice
In the slide, Eric Enge will show you what Penguin 4.0 is and how it can impact your site.
This slide is shown State of Search in Dallas, TX in November, 2016
Links As SEO Ranking Factor: Still Very Powerful!Eric Enge
Our in-depth study used advanced statistical analysis to show that links to your site are even more powerfully correlated with ranking than most people think. See the complete study at stonet.co/link-study.
What's Hot in SEO Ranking Factors - SMX Advanced June, 2016Eric Enge
This slide shares knowledge and results from Eric Enge's latest study on links as a ranking factor which is also presented at The Periodic Table Of SEO Ranking Factors: 2016 Edition at #SMX Advanced in Seattle on June 22-23, 2016.
In addition to that, this slide also covers his thoughts about Featured snippets and RankBrain.
Backlink Tools: How Good Are They at Link Discovery?Eric Enge
Summary of a Stone Temple Consulting study of the effectiveness of three major backlink discovery tools (Moz Open Site Explorer, Majestic, and ahrefs) at finding links from high authority sites.
See the complete study at http://stonet.co/backlinktoolstest
Content Marketing Excellence: What It Is, and How To Get ItEric Enge
So many people engage in content marketing, but they don't really know what is the type of content that can get social shares, user engagement, and links. This presentation lays it out for you.
Turning the Aircraft Carrier: Driving Change in the EnterpriseEric Enge
Coming up with great Digital Marketing ideas is only part of the battle. Those ideas are worth nothing unless you can get the organization to make the change. That's not always so easy! This presentation will give you some ideas on how to get that done.
Google Hummingbird and Semantic Search - An UpdateEric Enge
Google's Hummingbird landed in September of 2013. Yet it was a soft landing with few noticing its impact, even though Google told us it impacted 90% of queries.
In this presentation at MN Search in Minneapolis, I provide an update on what's going on, and how the impact is becoming very real in 2014.
Presentation Covering Detailed Studies on Google Plus Impact on SEO, Facebook Impact on SEO, and Twitter Impact on SEO. Also Includes Speculation on How Google May Use These Signals in the Future.
2 Studies: Google Plus Impact on SEO, Facebook Impact on SEOEric Enge
A review of the state of social media signals and SEO. Includes the results of a study that measures Google Plus Impact on SEO (actual causation, not correlation), and a study that measures Google's efforts to index Facebook content.
2. First Off... Who Am I?
Co-author: The Art of SEO
President: Stone Temple Consulting
25+ person SEO and PPC firm
Trainer: Instant E-Training
Founder: Web Site Publishing Companies
Publish web sites, grow them, then sell them
2 significant exits so far
Twitter: @stonetemple
Google Plus: +Eric Enge
@stonetemple / + Eric Enge
5. Unnatural Links Version 1
No immediate traffic drop
Likely to result in a traffic drop if not addressed
How quickly is NOT known
My personal belief is that it is likely to be 30 days
YOUR RESULTS MAY VARY
@stonetemple / + Eric Enge
7. Unnatural Links Version 2
No immediate traffic drop
Some links were discounted by Google
Further action not impending (according to Google)
For most sites, no need to act panic
May be a good time to consider some link cleanup as
a precaution
YOUR RESULTS MAY VARY
@stonetemple / + Eric Enge
8. Panda/Penguin Algorithm Structure
Questionable SEO /
Link Building Tactic Ranking
Identified Adjustment
Score
No Can we
Write an Penguin/Panda
Algo to Algo Scheduler
Flag it?
Yes
Master
Create the Algo Google
Run the Algo Index
@stonetemple / + Eric Enge
14. Sample Link Profile
Links: 1,273,452
Linking Domains: 11,897
How do I get started?
@stonetemple / + Eric Enge
15. Start by Categorizing
For example:
Blogs
Pages with multiple links
Sites with more than one linking page
Rich anchor text links
Links from comments
Links from the same “C” block
NoFollow’ed Links
Speeds analysis and clean up
Example: 1M links vs. 10,000 linking domains
@stonetemple / + Eric Enge
16. Open Site Bing
Explorer WMT
Analyze : Analysis Team
Google Can Specialize
WMT Identify Bad
Build List Linking Pages By Link Type
Of Links
Majestic
SEO
Get Contact Email, Phone
Info Twitter, Snail Mail
Categorize:
•Blogs
•Multi Link Pages
•Rich Anchor Text
•Comment Links Request
•Multi Link Sites Removal Reconsideration
(Multiple Request
Times if
Necessary)
@stonetemple / + Eric Enge
17. Reconsideration Guidelines
Be very thorough in your cleanup first!
Don’t waste their time
Be respectful!
Don’t whine or talk about what you lost
Be short and to the point
Nature of problem (stats are good)
What you did to clean it up
Clearly state that you intend to abide by Webmaster
Guidelines going forward
@stonetemple / + Eric Enge
18. Unnatural Links Messages (V1)
Worth filing a request here too
Same general guidelines
If you can’t get totally cleaned up quickly:
Consider sending a reconsideration request in to
buy time
Show significant progress
Show commitment to totally clean it up
May give you more time before they act
YOUR MILEAGE MAY VARY
@stonetemple / + Eric Enge
19. How STC Can Help
SpamLink Detective automates categorization
Experienced resources to lead the effort
We can do 100% of the work …
… or coordinate your internal resources
Extensive link clean up experience
4 recent projects with sites with over 1M links
3 had actual penalties
1 had the unnatural links (V1) message
100% recovery success rate
@stonetemple / + Eric Enge
20. Thank You!
Eric Enge
eenge@stonetemple.com
@stonetemple
+ Eric Enge
(508) 485-7751
www.stonetemple.com