SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Ranking Factors in 2016: What You Need to Know According to SEO consulting company Moz, every year, Google updates its algorithms (Panda, Penguin, and more) at least 500 to 600 times. Online businesses go haywire fixing problems in their sites that cause their sites to fall drastically on Google’s organic search results. To continue seeing high ranking of your website and blog in 2015, you need to have a look at the below mentioned important factors.
1. Create quality content Relevant, informative content will always be important to Google and other search engines. You must create content that people love to read and share with their extended network. 2. Social media integration Social media and social signals will be a crucial SEO ranking factor this year. You need to optimize your Facebook, Google+, Twitter, etc. pages to compel Google push your website up on its search results. 3. Obtain organic links By creating engaging, high-quality content, you can get more links to your site/blog. However, avoid any negative links that could potentially harm your ranking or penalize your site.