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Do Tiered Links Keep Guest Posts Indexed? What Google's Policy Says
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Do Tiered Links Keep Guest Posts Indexed? What Google's Policy Says

Tiered links are sold as a way to keep paid guest posts indexed. What Google's link spam policy says, why posts drop out, and how to get one back in.

SerpCrest EditorialNov 4, 20267 min read
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Your Backlink Count Just Changed for No Reason: What the Google Search Console Links Report Bug Actually MeansSEO Strategy

Your Backlink Count Just Changed for No Reason: What the Google Search Console Links Report Bug Actually Means

GSC's Links report lost 87.5% of its data overnight in May 2026. Here's the real timeline, Google's own explanation, and why it wasn't a ranking signal.

Julian HayesAug 19, 2026
You're Doing Link Acquisition in Silos: Why Link Building, Linkable Assets, and Digital PR Have to Work as One SystemSEO Strategy

You're Doing Link Acquisition in Silos: Why Link Building, Linkable Assets, and Digital PR Have to Work as One System

Link building, linkable assets, and digital PR are usually run separately. Case studies show why treating them as one system moves links to money pages.

Julian HayesAug 19, 2026
Can an AI Agent Find Backlinks for Free? What It Can and Can't DoSEO Strategy

Can an AI Agent Find Backlinks for Free? What It Can and Can't Do

An AI agent can find link prospects and unlinked mentions and draft outreach for free. What it does well, where a person must check, and a free workflow.

Julian HayesAug 19, 2026
The Self-Promotion Trap: Your Own "Best Of" List Can Get You Cited and Still Hand the Recommendation to a RivalSEO Strategy

The Self-Promotion Trap: Your Own "Best Of" List Can Get You Cited and Still Hand the Recommendation to a Rival

Is your 'best of' list helping rivals? Ahrefs' experiment reveals how AI cites your content but recommends competitors. Learn the AI SEO truth!

Julian HayesAug 18, 2026
Money-Hat SEO: What It Actually Means to Ignore White Hat vs. Black HatSEO Strategy

Money-Hat SEO: What It Actually Means to Ignore White Hat vs. Black Hat

Explore 'Money-Hat SEO' – what it means to prioritize profit over traditional SEO hats. Unpack James Dooley's controversial approach. Is it for you?

Julian HayesAug 18, 2026
The Post-HARO Landscape: Why One Replacement Platform Isn't EnoughDigital PR

The Post-HARO Landscape: Why One Replacement Platform Isn't Enough

HARO is back, but the landscape changed. Discover the best HARO alternatives and find the right platform to connect with journalists. Explore your options now!

Julian HayesAug 18, 2026
Local Citations Aren't Directory Submissions Anymore: Google Business Profile Is the AI Data Layer NowLocal SEO

Local Citations Aren't Directory Submissions Anymore: Google Business Profile Is the AI Data Layer Now

The old checklist was 30 directory listings and hope. Now one profile grounds Gemini and AI Overviews, and a few platforms decide who AI recommends.

Julian HayesAug 18, 2026
Internal Linking: The Link-Building Channel You Already OwnSEO Strategy

Internal Linking: The Link-Building Channel You Already Own

The link-building channel that costs nothing, needs no outreach, and most sites still leave half-built: the links you already control between your own pages.

Julian HayesAug 18, 2026
Can You Sue Over Toxic Backlinks? What the Montway v. Nexus Ruling Actually Means for SEOSEO Strategy

Can You Sue Over Toxic Backlinks? What the Montway v. Nexus Ruling Actually Means for SEO

A judge let a toxic-backlink false advertising claim survive dismissal in Montway v. Nexus AT. That's not a liability finding. Here's what actually happened.

Julian HayesAug 15, 2026
The Listicle Link Building Playbook: Getting Into 'Best Of' Roundups Without the Self-Promotion PenaltySEO Strategy

The Listicle Link Building Playbook: Getting Into 'Best Of' Roundups Without the Self-Promotion Penalty

Google appears to punish self-ranked 'best of' listicles with 30-50% visibility drops. How that differs from earning a real spot in someone else's roundup.

Julian HayesAug 14, 2026
The Reddit Link Building Playbook: What Actually Works in 2026 (and What Gets You Banned)SEO Strategy

The Reddit Link Building Playbook: What Actually Works in 2026 (and What Gets You Banned)

Reddit links are nofollow, yet Reddit is cited in 92.8% of AI search opportunities. What that means for link building, and the rule most guides get wrong.

Julian HayesAug 14, 2026
How to Get Backlinks From Your Images, and What AI Search UsesSEO Strategy

How to Get Backlinks From Your Images, and What AI Search Uses

Image backlinks come from sites that reuse your charts and photos. How to set up image pages, find uncredited copies, ask for credit, and what AI search uses.

Julian HayesAug 14, 2026
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