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Fix all thin content. Check. Use disavow tool to remove bad links. Check. What's next on the SEO checklist? Learn about RankBrain and why it has become the third-most important Google ranking signal.

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Google has begun to roll out algorithm updates intended to remove hacked site spam from their search results. The goal of these updates is to help keep their searchers and users safe by removing these potentially harmful sites from their search results.

It's been just over a year since we launched Hosting.com Optimized WordPress. The goal of Hosting.com Optimized WordPress was to take the guesswork out of how to get the fastest page loads and most secure settings. It is safe to say Hosting.com Optimized WordPress has been a success with optimized WordPress sites loading up to 6X faster than non-optimized sites.

Ghost has launched its first major interface update in two years. I personally can't believe it's been that long since Ghost was launched and took the blogging software audience by storm. This update is exciting news especially if you're a current Ghost user, or you've tried it in the past but didn't think it was quite ready for prime time.

You just launched a new site for your small business. Congrats! You may be a bakery, a dog salon or an ice cream shop. Now the trick is getting the word out. Focusing on SEO is a great way (and in most cases entirely free) to promote your website and more importantly your business. After all, over 90% of consumers use the internet to find local businesses.