seo-insights.hashnode.devWhy Most Backlink Strategies Fail (And What Actually Moves Rankings in 2026)Backlinks still matter in 2026. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: Most backlink strategies fail not because links don’t work, but because the strategy behind them is outdated. SEO has evolved. Google doesn’t just count links anymore. It evaluates p...Feb 12·4 min read
seo-insights.hashnode.devHow to Get Featured on FOX and USA Today: A Complete Guide for Building AuthorityIt sounds like something reserved for large brands with PR agencies, insider connections, or massive budgets. But after watching how media coverage actually works, I’ve learned that exposure at this level rarely comes from size alone. It comes from a...Feb 5·3 min read
seo-insights.hashnode.devBasic SEO Guide: A Step-by-Step Approach for Beginners to Boost Your WebsiteWhen beginners start learning SEO, the first mistake usually isn’t a technical one. It’s trying to do everything at once. I’ve noticed that most early SEO frustration comes from mixing advanced tactics before understanding the basics. SEO becomes muc...Feb 4·3 min read
seo-insights.hashnode.devHow to Increase Your PageRank with Proven Backlink Strategies in 2026If you’ve been working on SEO for a while, you’ve probably realized something by now:PageRank may no longer be visible, but it’s definitely not irrelevant. In 2026, I no longer think about PageRank as a score to optimize for. I think of it as a syste...Feb 3·3 min read
seo-insights.hashnode.devDomain Authority Isn’t a Ranking Factor: Why It Still Matters for SEODomain Authority (DA) is one of the most commonly referenced metrics in SEO, yet it is also one of the most misunderstood. Google has confirmed multiple times that Domain Authority is not a direct ranking factor. Despite this, websites with higher au...Feb 1·3 min read