The Google SEO Leak: What It Means for Your Small Business Marketing Strategy

• Don’t Overreact: The Uncertainty of the Google SEO Leak
• The Importance of Search Engine Marketing
• Inconsistencies in Google’s Messaging
• What the Google SEO Leak means for Small Business SEO

May 2024, and the digital marketing world was abuzz with the news of a significant leak of alleged Google SEO documents. These Google SEO Leak documents (if genuine) provided a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the Great Overlord, Google. In the documents there was information on the search algorithms and the factors that supposedly influence search rankings. However, as curious as the leak was, don’t go running off to change everything and running wild, screaming into the void.

Don’t Overreact: The Uncertainty of the Google SEO Leak

Lily Ray, vice president of SEO strategy and research at Amsive, cautioned against making hasty decisions based on the leaked information. “The leak is interesting to dig into, but there is too much unknown with the actual leaked information to make any decisions about SEO,” she notes. The attributes listed in the leak may not necessarily be current ranking factors, and to be honest, everything is a all a bit muddy.

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Ok, so instead of getting bogged down by the technicalities of the leak, what should you do?

The classics. Brands should focus on strengthening their fundamental SEO practices. Boring but true!

This includes:

• Ensuring that content matches search intent
• Include relevant keywords
• Include relevant images
• Linking internally
• Build robust URLs

These best practices remain the cornerstone of effective SEO, regardless of any new revelations.

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The Importance of Search Engine Marketing

One of the most significant takeaways from the leaked documents is the emphasis on brand marketing and how it impacts SEO.

This insight underscores the difficulty small websites face in trying to game SEO to rise in Google’s ranks. Instead, the focus should be on creating a strong brand presence that resonates with your audience and stands out in your industry. You know, you need to (ahem) Create Better Things… 🚀

Inconsistencies in Google’s Messaging

The leak also potentially reveals some inconsistencies in what the evil overlord Google has been telling us. Now they might not be intentional inconsistencies, they could in fact be efforts to deceive potential spammers. But what it does is highlight the importance of experimenting, putting in the basics and checking what’s actually happening while you’re implementing your SEO strategies rather than blindly trusting Google’s latest buzzwords.

What the Google SEO Leak means for Small Business SEO

The leak is as a reminder of the importance of a balanced approach. Get found quick “solutions” aren’t it. Instead, here are some key takeaways:

• Focus on Fundamentals: Ensure your basic SEO practices are solid. This includes matching content to search intent, using relevant keywords, and maintaining strong internal linking and URL structures.
• Build Your Brand: Invest in building a notable and well-recognised brand in your industry. This will not only improve your organic search rankings but also enhance your overall market presence.
• Experiment: Don’t rely solely on Google’s public statements. Continuously experiment with your SEO strategies and make data-driven decisions to stay ahead of the curve.
• Expertise: This is the time to work with someone who has the core fundamentals at their heart. SEO is an Obsession, so hire an obsessive.

Which leads me nicely to suggest that you should get in touch and have a chat with someone who’s been at this for a while now. Me.

Sam Company Owner

I've been called the Swiss Army knife of business, and I'm here to help you get where you need to be. Having got to the top of my game (not the game, my game), I decided it was time for a change. I founded Create Better Things Ltd with a vision to help myself and others thrive.

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