The Evolution of SEO [Infographic]

Written by: Lindsay Kolowich Cox
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then-and-now-scrapbook-old-photosGreat marketers are always on their toes, keeping up with the news, anticipating and adapting changes as they happen. 

SEO is no exception: According to Moz, Google changes its algorithm 500-600 times per year. With so many updates happening so often, even the most diligent marketers can miss an important release or two.

To make sure you're all caught up with the latest and greatest in SEO, check out the infographic below created by Neil Patel of Quick Sprout. It'll walk you through the major changes SEO has undergone in the context of mindset, keywords, content, and link building.

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