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Why Your Website Ranks Higher in Your Own Searches – But Not for Others
You search Google for one of your target keywords and there it is - your website sitting comfortably near the top of the results.
Great news, right?
Maybe.
Many website owners are surprised when they see high rankings in their own searches but little increase in traffic, leads, or sales. The reason is simple: Google personalizes search results. What you see in Google is often very different from what other people see.
Understanding why this happens can help you avoid
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