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Google now names four content quality attributes: effort, originality, talent or skill, and accuracy. Here's what each measures and how to audit your pages.
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November 13, 2026
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GEO is SEO, and Google now says so. Here's the 80% that stays the same, the 20% that's new, and the GEO hacks to skip.
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November 8, 2026
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Backlinks are links from other sites to yours. Learn what makes one good, how many you need, and 5 ways to earn them, from free profiles to Digital PR.
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November 6, 2026
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Google now names four content quality attributes: effort, originality, talent or skill, and accuracy. Here's what each measures and how to audit your pages.
Lawrence Hitches
November 13, 2026
Backlinks are links from other sites to yours. Learn what makes one good, how many you need, and 5 ways to earn them, from free profiles to Digital PR.
Lawrence Hitches
November 6, 2026
We tested Google's July 2026 guide on our own site. Seven steps for AI Overviews, five hacks to skip, and how to measure where you appear.
Lawrence Hitches
November 1, 2026
There is no perfect anchor text ratio, and Google has said so. Here is what actually gets a site penalised, and what to do instead.
Lawrence Hitches
September 13, 2026

Fresh SEO insights from StudioHawk

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Learn to implement Article and FAQ schema to boost AI search visibility, improve indexing, and increase your content's credibility with structured data.
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November 10, 2025
FAQ structured data can increase user experience and, most importantly, CTR. To learn how to use FAQs to your advantage, read this post.
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November 9, 2025
How do search engines crawl and index your site? A clear walk-through of each stage, and how to make sure your pages get found.
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November 9, 2025
Technical SEO for eCommerce, while often overlooked, significantly impacts website performance. Discover how to ensure your website is technically sound.
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July 22, 2025

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