13 outdated SEO tactics that should terrify you

As we approach Halloween and our Netflix queues again fill up with all manner of spooky, startling and downright horrifying monsters, I’m reminded of another kind of monster we should all be afraid of: outdated SEO tactics.

These tactics range from harmless but ineffective (like Casper the Friendly Ghost) all the way to completely devastating (like Freddy Krueger). And much like the bad guy in so many of the horror movies we all grew up watching, these tactics never seem to die, despite common sense, SEO professionals, and even Google warning people away from them.

So today, we’re going to delve into 13 outdated SEO tactics that you should be terrified of and avoid at all costs.

[Read the full article on Search Engine Land.]

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About The Author

Jeremy Knauff is the founder of

Spartan Media

, a digital marketing agency in Tampa, Florida. He's also a proud father, husband, and US Marine Corps veteran. After 18 years in the digital marketing industry, he's learned a thing or two, and today, while still serving his clients, he's working to share his knowledge with the industry to help even more people.

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