Penguin 3.0 Google ‘refresh’ update and free backlink checking tools:

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4GoodHosting to the rescue
Hi Folks. Have you checked your website rankings in google this week? The recent ‘Penguin 3.0’ update, also called a refresh, has just been completed. Supposedly only 1% or so of search queries are affected by this recent Google search index update. Simply, Google support ( support.google.com ) recommends avoiding the following linking techniques:

Excessive link exchanges

  • Buying or selling links
  • Using automation to create links
  • Low-quality directory or bookmark site links
  • Forum comments with optimized links in the post or signature
  • Links with optimized anchor text in articles or press releases
  • Widely distributed links in the footers or templates of various sites

So if you haven’t participated in ‘link spamming’, you should not need to worry, but it is always good to verify anyways, and perform any cleanup that may be necessary to improve your website’s search ranking.

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We recommend the following free online tools to help diagnose your website’s relation to Google’s new update and guidelines.

http://www.analyzebacklinks.com/

http://moz.com/tools/seo-toolbar

http://www.ahrefs.com

http://www.backlinkwatch.com/

http://www.opensiteexplorer.org/

http://www.linkdiagnosis.com/

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http://www.traffictravis.com/

From our review of these tools, we recommend you try Traffic Travis first.

Traffic Travis offers:

  • Keyword Tracking
  • Backlink checker for individual pages
  • Competition Analysis
  • Find Keyword ranking based on different geo specific search engine
  • Page rank checker for Individual pages
  • Sitemap Support
  • Domain name research
  • SEO warning for individual pages
  • Filters to refine your report
  • Adsense finder
  • Keyword research

We’re always interested in hearing about your experiences with various tools and strategies employed in your search engine optimization efforts. Whether you’ve encountered challenges or celebrated victories, your insights are valuable to us.

If you find yourself seeking professional guidance or are overwhelmed with the SEO landscape, we’re here to assist. We offer affordable SEO link building services tailored to enhance your website’s authority and visibility effectively. Our experienced team employs innovative strategies, ensuring quality backlinks that boost your site’s ranking and traffic.

Moreover, we pride ourselves on offering the best white hat SEO services in Canada. We adhere to ethical and effective SEO practices, ensuring that your website not only ascends in rankings but maintains its position, offering long-term benefits.

Feel free to reach out to us for personalized advice, or explore the opportunity to hire our skilled team to elevate your search engine rankings. We’re committed to delivering exceptional results that align with your business goals. Contact us anytime at support@4goodhosting.com, and one of our friendly agents will promptly respond to address your needs and queries.