Wayne Barker - Freelance SEO, Marketing & Shit

@Hobo_Web It's cleared out some obvious spam and random-shouldn't-be-there stuff in the gaming serps that had been there for several months

@wayneb77 It's the same sh/t on a different day. Has the hallmarks of a test, too. However, this has gone on for as long as some core updates to ignore it. Plus, it looks a bit weird. And, it is impacting more established sites in different markets.

The Unannounced Google Update that started around February 5th and continued all February 2025 with ups and downs (and just downs ) for some sites is weird. This is actually a new one for me on a site this compact. USUALLY, when traffic goes up, EVERYTHING is fine. RIGHT? I am looking into a few sites that were impacted. ⬇️

@phuclh93 I think we might have cracked it. Thanks mate - much appreciated

@wayneb77 You can use this link to access it directly app.lemonsqueezy.com/my-orders

Please update your SEO Utils app to v1.2.0. I have just added a bunch of features to this version! 🤩🔥😍 - Added Bulk Backlinks Analysis - Added Bulk Referring Domains Analysis - Added Bulk Traffic Analysis - Added Bulk Keywords Analysis - Fixed the issue when cannot disable the Renting Backlinks API #seoutils #buildinpublic

@phuclh93 But there's no License Manager option on mine. Only purchase and enter. And it won't allow my valid license to be entered. I did look around everywhere and read the guide several times but to avail

@wayneb77 You can follow the guide in the link above to deactivate the license key and reactivate it

@phuclh93 Ah yeah, cheers - I hadn't seen that before I updated the app earlier today. Now it says the key is used on too many devices and I can't disconnect it

@wayneb77 You will need to deactivate the device and re-acticvate the license key on the same device #deactivate-the-license-key-from-a-device" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">help.seoutils.app/guide/manage-l… Also, please re-enter all API keys and Dataforseo password due to break change I made. I have posted an announcement at facebook.com/share/p/15cFav…

@phuclh93 Hey :) I have an issue with my license key and I don't have facebook to get support so pinging you here (cant DM you at the moment) - cheers

@phuclh93 Doh. Cheers mate. Sorted

Orphan Pages - How to Find and Fix them - via @wayneb77 #seo sitebulb.com/resources/guid…

@ichbinGisele Sí. He pedido una copia. Gracias

@wayneb77 Perfecto para vos

A must-read guide to spotting (and refuting) data-powered bullshit: callingbullshit.org I’m half way through the book and I highly recommend it. It’s a great resource on how to think critically about data.

How to do internal link optimisation for SEO - via @wayneb77 #seo sitebulb.com/resources/guid…

The Ultimate Guide to Broken Links - via @wayneb77 #seo sitebulb.com/resources/guid…

SEO News: Google has officially removed the Sitelinks Search Box feature for websites as of today. This was a change that was announced last month and the time has arrived, where I'm now unable to see the feature appearing within the branded sitelinks extension. It is said that usage of the feature has dropped over time which has resulted in its removal as a structured data enhancement for sites. The same goes for the report in Google Search Console and within the Rich Results Test. As with the deprecation of most rich result features that are based on structured data, Google's advice is that there is no need to remove the markup. But if you do, just make sure that it doesn't impact other markup types on your site if you decide to go down that route.

@owenjonesjourno @normfinkelstein Archive redirects web.archive.org/web/2023111421… to this drive.google.com/file/d/1TTTutI… download that and upload to Google Translate and you got it :)

I'm trying to find a citation for this quote from former Israeli general Giora Eiland. It's on @normfinkelstein's blog here, but the link is dead. I can't find it on Google. Is it translated here somewhere from Hebrew? Any help much appreciated. normanfinkelstein.com/fighting-amale…

Introducing Google AI overviews for @keywordinsights 🌟 We’re excited to announce that Google AI overviews are now part of your clustering output. If the cluster head term triggers a Google AI overview, it will be included in your cluster visualization.

One day the DOJ will get to what’s happening in Google Search and things like this will need to be explained.

@RyanJonesSEO Never a dull day!

@wayneb77 Oooof, that’s rough! 😫

I’m now officially taking predictions on when the next Google Core Update will begin. Who’s up for it? Closest gets £100 donated to a charity of their choice!

@RyanJonesSEO Think they might be some other stuff sooner - I've got one set of SERPs where 9 out of the top 20 are hacked sites 🤣

@wayneb77 We’ve got a lot of calls for early to mid-October!

@MattTutt1 Nameless? We all know he's called Tutt Tutt. Also jealous

My brother (who wishes to remain anonymous) got to see both Stewart Lee and IDLES at the weekend in Bristol - and I was quite jealous!!! 😠😠😠

@iannuttall @NottinghamDM I shall now retire. My work here is done

@wayneb77 @NottinghamDM I was thoroughly entertained 😂

Pint in hand and ready for @NottinghamDM @wayneb77 I’m ready to be entertained 🍿