True to some extent but it is improving with Google updates. Now, there is a way... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		topicseed on June 8, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The top-ranking HTML editor on Google is an SEO sc... True to some extent but it is improving with Google updates. Now, there is a way to go still, and some legit websites get hit by updates unfortunately, but overall fewer and fewer scams pass through. SEO used to be extremely gameable (seniority of site, keyword stuffing, backlinks), but these levers aren't as obvious now, if at all.

shmiga on June 8, 2021 [–]

That is great, but can google change their algo to some point where it works differently? Their ad business is there in the web.

SquareWheel on June 8, 2021 | [–]

Google changes their algo frequently. It's a cat and mouse game. Sometimes Google have the lead, and sometimes the Blackhat SEOs do.

12ian34 on June 8, 2021 | | [–]

the game doesn't change ... only the players

Consider applying for YC's Summer 2026 batch! Applications are open till May 4
Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact