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Google Tightens Site Reputation Abuse Policy (and removes Forbes Advisor from the index)
After Google made changes to the Site Reputation Abuse Policy a few months ago, the regulations have now been tightened again. In a recent blog post , Google explains that first party involvement between the hosting domain and the company that wants to publish content on this domain does not mean that […]
The Top Domains and Content for Christmas Trees
‘Tis the season to dig into the UK’s search landscape for Christmas trees! This month, SectorWatch is branching into the Christmas tree sector. We’re unwrapping the data to find which sites are rocking around the rankings. Whose content makes searchers click faster than Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve? And whose […]
Google Core Update November 2024
Google announced the November Core Update on the 11th November 2024. The roll-out will take up to 2 weeks but Google has not provided any additional information. This page will update regularly with data and examples during the course of the update.
AI vs. SEO: What does the Future of Search look like?
There is a spirit of optimism in web search. Since Generative AI made its breakthrough with ChatGPT, Google’s competitors have sensed their chance to break the search monopoly. Can this succeed and how is Google positioning itself?
The Top Domains and Content for Halloween
This month SectorWatch is getting set to party as we explore the spook-tacular Halloween search market. From frightful costumes to ghostly decor, we’re hunting the brands casting a spell on the rankings and enchanting searchers. Whose search traffic is a treat? And whose content is scream-worthy? Grab your outfit, search […]
The Best of – SISTRIX Blog
These articles from the last year are exceptional. They helped people, nurtured discussion and spurred thoughts. Here’s our hand-picked selection of the best of SISTRIX Blog.
New Data Studies
(5 articles)The Top ‘non-profit’ Domains Grew in 2022 – Trust and Visibility to Learn From
Core Web Vitals – Wix vs. WordPress, Shopify vs. Shopware – What’s fastest?
Why (almost) everything you knew about Google CTR is no longer valid
After Schema.org Change: Search Results with Ratings Drop by 13%
The Page Speed Ranking Factor. What, exactly, is fast?
Popular Case Studies
(3 articles)Search Visibility – A Walk Down The Digital High Street
How HomeToGo aligned with SEO to create visibility
You have to know the past to understand the present – Case Study Patient.co.uk
Best Expert Opinion
(4 articles)An appeal for more science in SEO
SEO 2020: Google becomes your competitor
Love your website: A case for more independence
Only fools will ignore link building
Important Google announcements
(4 articles)Google Confirms that Core Web Vitals will be a Ranking Factor from May 2021
Core Web Vitals – Google’s Benchmark for Page Experience
Google Switching Fully to Mobile-First Indexing
Google introduces new link attributes: Sponsored and UGC
Latest IndexWatch Analysis
(1 articles)The Top ‘non-profit’ Domains Grew in 2022 – Trust and Visibility to Learn From
New Toolbox features
(4 articles)Successfully Combining User Intention and SERP Features
Introducing the Free Keyword Research Tool
New – The Influencer Search Engine from SISTRIX, Available Now
The Next Generation of SERP Analysis