This last month was a whirlwind of activity in the SEO world. The March 2019 Core Update, aptly named by Google itself (that must have taken some serious creative juices to come up with)<\/em> had everyone blogging with a vengeance and combing analytics for hours on end. Some websites won and others lost, but one thing is for sure: SEO agencies like ours have plenty of analyses to keep us busy as we head into April. Thanks, Googs!<\/span><\/p>\n Here\u2019s a look at some of the top articles on the update and the riveting SEO world in general.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> By Jan Grundmann, SearchMetrics<\/em><\/p>\n Let\u2019s be honest, there is something inherently satisfying about a massive list of winners and losers. It\u2019s human nature to want to scour the data and see if we know any of the sites that bit the dust or happened to win big (what\u2019s going on in Kansas?). Thank you SearchMetrics for supplying us with this guilty pleasure we didn\u2019t know we needed.<\/p>\n Image source: SearchMetrics.com<\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n By Glenn Gabe, GSQi<\/em><\/p>\n Long form, lots of visuals, debunking myths, and a John Mueller video – what\u2019s not to love? The idea that Google is tinkering with trust via the link graph is an interesting one that could indicate a lot more changes that are coming our way. GSQi takes the list of winners and losers a bit further by actually diving into a few specific examples. Seeing the impact of Medic and this update along with the actions they took in between, is pretty insightful.<\/p>\n Image Source: CSQi<\/p><\/div>\n By Barry Schwartz, SearchEngineLand<\/em><\/p>\n With direct quotes from Google representatives, this is a must-see update article. Even though most of the quotes are scripted and vague, there are a few good nuggets included, especially around the updates\u2019 connection to neural matching.<\/p>\n<\/div> By Ester Brierley, Innovation Enterprise<\/em><\/p>\n The cheeky stat \u201cthere are more podcast listeners than Catholics\u201d won me over right away. As the convenience (and much-appreciated screen break) of podcasts becomes even more apparent, the need for SEOs to benefit from it does as well. We are always looking for the next search marketing loophole, and Innovation Enterprise does a great job of piquing our interest while giving us a few simple, but actionable tips.<\/p>\n By Brian Dean, Backlinko<\/em><\/p>\n Brian Dean is a favorite when it comes to giving actionable SEO tips<\/a>. He doesn\u2019t just give a vague explanation of what you could potentially do and then send you on a treasure hunt to figure it out. He actually lays it all out in an easily digestible format with short sentences, clear structure and lots of pictures. Everyone loves pictures.<\/p>\n Image Source: Backlinko<\/p><\/div>\n By Noah Kagan, OKDork<\/em><\/p>\n While it may not provide the most advanced SEO tactics in the world, this article does help a specific demographic: the SEO newb. It\u2019s easy for us to forget that SEO is another language for anyone who isn\u2019t immersed in the digital marketing world. Try explaining what your do for work to your friends and you\u2019ll quickly see what I mean. OKDork does a nice job of breaking it down into layman’s terms while still giving some solid advice.<\/p>\n![\"DIY](\"http:\/\/blog.canirank.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/1uYroRF-Imgur-1-300x300.gif\")
<\/p>\nOur Favorite Update Articles:<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div>
Google Update 2019: Winners and Losers of the March 2019 Core Update<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n
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The March 12, 2019 Google Core Algorithm Update \u2013 A Softer Side Of Medic, Trust And The Link Graph, Quality Still Matters, And The Importance of the \u201cKitchen Sink\u201d<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n
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Google on the March 2019 core update: This is not the biggest update we\u2019ve released<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n
Non-Update Related SEO Articles (is that even a thing?)<\/h2>\n<\/div>
Four ways to improve your SEO with podcasts<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n
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SEO Content: The Complete Guide for 2019<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n
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SEO for Beginners: A Step-By-Step Guide to 200% More Traffic<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n
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