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Should You Try to Manipulate CTR in Google Search?
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E452: Should you try to manipulate CTR in Google search?
First, I explain why this is even possible - the experiments that have been done and leak data that show CTR is a valued ranking signal.
Second, I give a breakdown of exactly how CTR manipulation is done: using bots, hacking, and microworkers. The breakdown is from Charles Floate on 𝕏: https://x.com/Charles_SEO/status/1839665713692459103
Third, I share the verdict on whether or not this is worth trying.
Finally, I give great white hat, easy alternatives if you don’t want to try black hat CTR manipulation.
00:00 Introduction & Episode Overview 01:29 Experiments and Evidence 02:18 Detailed Guide on Black Hat CTR Manipulation 03:31 Risks and Challenges 04:24 Methods of CTR Manipulation 05:13 Tools and Services for CTR Manipulation 06:17 Recommendations and Alternatives 08:11 Writing Clickable Page Titles and Meta Descriptions 11:16 Link Building Strategies 12:36 Final Thoughts
#seo #blackhatseo #searchengineoptimization #digitalmarketing
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