SEO more challenging than it used to be, Cutts says
Google’s Matt Cutts said that he believes SEO is more difficult than it used to be and that marketers should expect that to continue.
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Google’s Matt Cutts said that he believes SEO is more difficult than it used to be and that marketers should expect that to continue.
Google’s Knowledge Graph attempts to make the search engine understand the real-world meanings of queries and offer results that are based on “things, not strings.” The update changes the nature of search results and SEO.
DuckDuckGo’s privacy features – and less cluttered SERPs – might make it a key player in the search space, and SEO marketers should get familiar with the rising search engine.
Search experts at ad:tech weighed in on whether longtail search optimization is relevant in the evolving search landscape and what marketers can do to maintain visibility.
At ad:tech San Francisco, Amazon described targeted digital content as core to brand discovery, prospect engagement and, ultimately, sales.
Pew Internet Research found that despite near unanimous satisfaction with search, many consumers are concerned about changes made by Google and other companies.
Content marketing is on the rise, and businesses that want to leverage custom content to generate leads and sales should focus on on strategies to engage, educate and earn.
Bing has become the first advertiser on Facebook’s recently launched log-out page ad spot.
Google’s new privacy policy launched on Thursday, and, while the effects were minimal to start, consumers and lawmakers alike are concerned about its lasting effects
Google’s privacy policy is less than one week from taking effect, and it became a hot topic this week after the National Association of Attorneys General sent a letter to the company discussing its concerns.