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Does Google still use PageRank to rate your website?
"Ask David" short answer: yes. While you can’t see it anymore, PageRank is still a "core" part of how Google determines which websites are trustworthy and important.
Related: What Makes a Simple Website Feel Trustworthy? (From Real User Experience, Not Theory)
However, the PageRank of today is very different from the simple "0 to 10" score people obsessed over in the early 2000s.
How PageRank Works in 2026
In the early days, PageRank was the primary way Google ranked
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Tagged ahref, Ahrefs Domain Rating, authority, backlinks, E-E-A-T, experience, expertise, google, google algorithm, google pagerank, google ranking, high value link, important, internal linking, Larry Page, link spam, low value link, moz, Moz Domain Authority, new york times, pagerank, reasonable surfer, seed set, stanford, trustworthy, useful, wikipedia
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How to Check How Your Web Page or Blog Post is Ranking in Google
If you’ve published a web page or blog post, knowing how it’s performing in search engines is key to improving traffic and SEO. Fortunately, there are several ways to check your ranking. This guide will walk you through the most effective methods.
1. Use Google Search to Check Rankings: Manual Tracking
The simplest way to see how your web page or blog post is performing is to search for it directly. This also allows you to track rankings over
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Posted in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Website Traffic
Tagged ahrefs, average position, backlinks, blog post ranking, boost traffic, clear cache, click-through rate, clicks, content marketing, content strategy, ctr, featured snippets, google analytics, Google Search Console, google search engine ranking, gsc, impressions, incognito, keyword performance, keyword rankings, keyword tracking, keywords, moz, organic traffic, personalized search, private browsing window, queries, semrush, seo tips, seo tools, target keywords, ubersiggest, web page ranking, website traffic
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Keyword Cannibalization: Real SEO Issue or Overblown Myth?
"Keyword cannibalization sounds made up - is it actually a thing in SEO?"
Short Answer: It’s real - but not always harmful. Let’s unpack when keyword cannibalization matters, how to spot it, and how to fix it strategically.
🧐 What Is Keyword Cannibalization?
Keyword cannibalization happens when multiple pages on your website target and rank for the same (or very similar) keywords. These pages essentially compete with each other in the search engine results pages (SERPs).
🚨 When Keyword Cannibalization
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Tagged 301 redirect, ahrefs, authority, backlinks, content strategy, diluted authority, Google rankings, Google Search Console, high-quality content, internal linking, keyword cannibalization, keyword overlap, keywords, long-tail keywords, moz, ranking, search engine optimization, search engine ranking, search engine results pages, semrush, seo, SEO audit, seo blog, seo content, seo issues, seo myths, seo signals, seo tips, SERP diversity, serps, target keywords, thin content, topical authority, user intent
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How to Leverage Broken Link Building to Get High-Quality Backlinks for Your Website
If you're looking to boost your website’s SEO and authority, broken link building is one of the most effective and ethical strategies to acquire high-quality backlinks. Also known as dead link building or broken link reclamation, this technique turns a website’s problem - a broken link - into an opportunity to offer your valuable, relevant content. It’s a win-win for both parties.
In this guide, you'll learn how to leverage broken link building step-by-step to grow your
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Tagged ahrefs, ahrefs site explorer, archive.org, authority, backlink profile, backlinks, broken link building, build backlinks, check my links, chrome, domain authority, drive traffic, firefox, google ranking, Google ranking algorithm, high-quality backlinks, high-quality content, link checker, majestic, moz, moz link explorer, ranking factor, screaming frog, screaming from seo spider, search engine optimization, semrush, semrush site audit, seo, user experience, wayback machine, white hat, white hat strategy
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How can I check the SEO ranking of my website?
Understanding how your website ranks in search engine results pages (SERPs) is crucial for online success. This guide outlines various methods for checking your website's SEO rankings, from simple manual checks to advanced tools. By understanding your current ranking, you can identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to increase your online visibility.
1. Manual Checks (Free & Basic)
- Google Search:
- Search for your target keywords: See where your website ranks in the search results.
- Use different search phrases:
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Tagged ahrefs, backlinks, google search, Google Search Console, high-quality content, incognito mode, manual seo checks, moz, se ranking, search engine optimization, search engine ranking, semrush, seo, seo tools, SERP checker tools, SERPmojo, serps, serpstat, SERPWatcher, target keywords, user experience
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How to Monitor Your Backlink Profile: A Comprehensive Guide
A strong backlink profile is crucial for improving your website's search engine rankings. It signals to search engines that your content is valuable and authoritative. However, it's equally important to monitor your backlink profile to ensure that it's healthy and free from any toxic links that could harm your website's reputation.
Why Monitor Your Backlink Profile?
- Identify Toxic Backlinks: Toxic backlinks can negatively impact your website's search engine rankings. By monitoring your backlink profile, you can identify and
Posted in Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Tagged ahrefs, backlink analysis, backlink profile, brand mentions, competitive analysis, domain authority, Google Search Console, keyword rankings, keyword research, link quality, monitor backlinks, moz, organic traffic, search engine optimization, search engine ranking, seo, seo tools, toxic backlinks, toxic links, website reputation
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How do you check if your website content is SEO optimized?
There are two main ways to check if your website content is SEO optimized:
1. Manual SEO Checklist:
This involves going through a list of important SEO factors and making sure your content adheres to them. The great thing about using UltimateWB for your website builder is that you get a built-in SEO tool - so it is super easy to customize and set your title tags and meta descriptions for each page, even your blog if you have one.
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Tagged ahrefs, Google Search Console, heading, headings, keyward targeting, keyword density, keyword-rich, long-tail keywords, meta descriptions, moz, on-page optimization, ranking, se ranking, search engine optimization, search engine ranking, semrush, seo, seo optimized, seo tool, title tags
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What is a good Domain Authority (DA) score?
"In the blog post, Cracking the Code: Understanding Moz’s Domain Analysis Results, you covered what a good spam score is - but what is a good Domain Authority (DA) score?"
Quick Answer: What counts as a good Domain Authority (DA) score differs depending on your website, industry, goals, and niche.
Domain Authority (DA) is a popular SEO metric developed by Moz that estimates how well a website will rank on search engines. Knowing what a 'good' DA score looks
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Posted in Ask David!, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Website Traffic
Tagged backlinks, content is king, da, domain authority, industry, moz, Moz Domain Authority, quality content, search engine optimization, search engine ranking, seo, target keywords, trust, user friendly, website age
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Moz Domain Authority vs. Search Console Insights – Best to Measure SEO?
If you have a website, you probably want to know how well it is doing in the search engines - i.e. how well is it search engine optimized? You can use a variety of tools to measure your website's success in SEO. Two popular tools are Moz's Domain Authority (DA) and Google Search Console (GSC) insights. In a previous post, “Demystifying Domain Authority: Your Website’s Credibility Score“, we touched on how Google Search Console Insights is a very
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Tagged backlinks, credibility score, da, domain authority, domain authority vs search console insights, Google Search Console, google search console insights, gsc, moz, moz vs google, moz vs gsc, organic traffic, search engine optimization, seo, website traffic
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Cracking the Code: Understanding Moz’s Domain Analysis Results
In our last post, "Demystifying Domain Authority: Your Website’s Credibility Score", we talked about the Domain Authority metric in general. Now, let's dive in a bit deeper!
When you enter your website URL into Moz's free Domain Analysis tool, you're greeted with a wealth of data about your website's health and search engine optimization (SEO) potential. But what do all those numbers and scores actually mean? Let's break down some of the key metrics you might encounter, starting
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