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Grumpy SEO Guy

Grumpy SEO Guy
SEO
Backlinks
Search Engine Optimization
Content Marketing
Rank and Rent
SEO Strategies
Authority
Helpful Content Update
Affiliate Marketing
301 Redirects
Website Authority
Online Business Models
SEO Agencies
Keyword Ranking
Eversole
Marketing Tactics
Business Leads
Authority In SEO
Content Quality
Search Engine Results Pages

Everything I've learned in 14 years of running an SEO agency. Learn how to get, and keep, websites at the top of the search engines. If you listen to this podcast you will know more about how the SEO industry works than 99% of SEO "professionals."

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Latest Episodes

4 cases where people say they can rank without backlinks. Is this correct?

Do you actually need backlinks?

Penalty episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElGAxpB8q1A

Please help keep this podcast free: www.patreon.com/grumpyseoguy

Please help keep this podcast free: www.patreon.com/grumpyseoguy

It's not "what can I do to my website?" It's "how does my SEO compare to my competitors?"

There is very little you can do to your new websites to improve your SEO. Because tha... more

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Learn how to identify linkfarms and why they are bad.

Please help keep this podcast free: www.patreon.com/grumpyseoguy

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What is negative SEO?

What is the purpose of negative SEO?

Referenced Episodes:

The Difference Between Good Backlinks And Bad Backlinks: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFHg6XwPha4

The Difference Between Good Backl... more

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Grumpy SEO Guy
Host of Grumpy SEO Guy; SEO practitioner with extensive agency experience.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 164 ratings
  • Best SEO podcast

    This is the best SEO podcast ever

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alfster48
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    Honestly should have left a review ages ago. Been listening for two years on and off and have just started to get more active. No one breaks things down as well as Grumpy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Choop20250
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great stuff

    How is this not more popular?? Btw can I buy a few back links from you? ^_^ Doing a travel blog.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sean2793
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great

    Great straight forward content. When you work with normal SEO agencies and get tired of excuses, this podcast is very refreshing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A1Plus
    United Statesa year ago
  • Anonymity Shields Him from the Consequences of His Reckless Advice

    Grumpy SEO Guy’s podcast is a dangerous mix of manipulative strategies, over-the-top arrogance, and zero accountability. His relentless promotion of Private Blog Networks (PBNs) blatantly violates Google’s guidelines. These risky tactics expose businesses to severe penalties, deindexing, and wasted resources. Worse, he cloaks himself in anonymity, shielding both himself and his so-called “agency” from the consequences of his reckless advice.

    He frequently calls 99% of SEOs and agencies scam art... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Grumpier SEO
    United Statesa year ago

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Many appreciate the direct, no-nonsense tone and emphasis on backlinks and authority.
Listeners praise the host's practical SEO guidance and depth of experience.
Some critique repetitive points but still value actionable tactics and beginner-friendly explanations.

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Answers To Reddit SEO Questions Rapid Fire - Episode 140
Q: How to evaluate other people's SEO methods and services?
If it fits what we're talking about, it's probably good; if they're just making stuff up, it's probably not.
Answers To Reddit SEO Questions Rapid Fire - Episode 140
Q: Should I treat YMYL clients differently than other clients?
No, just don't have them be spammy; the rules are basically the same.
Answers To Reddit SEO Questions Rapid Fire - Episode 140
Q: How much, if any, traffic should your private blog portfolio have to work the best?
It's not true that authoritative websites only work if they have a lot of traffic, as many websites aren't using analytics.
Doin' SEO: A Day in the Life. And a Question From Patreon, PBNs and OBL - Episode 104
Q: At what point do outbound links from a PBN start hitting diminishing returns?
There is no specific number of outbound links that starts to weaken their effectiveness; as long as they seem natural and not forced, they can be beneficial.
Are All Backlinks Helpful? - Episode 84
Q: Is it true that you should only get backlinks from websites with more authority than you?
No, websites with less authority than you do not hurt you; all backlinks from normal websites help you.

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The show centers on practical, often contrarian SEO insight drawn from over a decade of agency experience. Episodes frequently tackle backlinks, authority, and link-building strategies, with a clear emphasis on avoiding penalties and understanding how search engines evaluate sites. A distinctive feature is a candid, outspoken hosting style that challenges conventional SEO wisdom, argues for transparency in methods, and frequently references real-world client work and case observations. This combination—actionable tactics, strong opinions, and a focus on sustainable, ethical SEO—can be especially valuable for listeners who want a pragmatic, no-nonsense take on rankings and authority-building. A notable strength is the host's ability to break... more

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