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Will Google penalize this format even if the articles are unique?

by FaisalKhan
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Suppose my keywords are as below:

1. 480 pixel mobile phone (a, b, c, d, e)
2. mobile phone under $100 (c, d, e, f, g)
3. mobile phone with big screen (b, c, d, h, i)
4. mobile phone with gorilla glass (c, d, h, i, j)


In the first article, five (a, b, c, d, e) reviews are written.



While writing the second article, I found (c, d, e, f, g), so three models are common from the first article



Third article also has some common models



Fourth article has some common models



What should I do? Is that OK to Google if the articles are unique? I have experienced thin content manual penalty a few months back. Will it be considered thin content by Google?



Another question: Which one is better if I organize menu bar like this "under $100, under $200, under $300" or a static homepage with all the products of all prices are better?


Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author priyadarshana
    Do you have a website that sells physical products? or just a blog that reviews products?

    As a blogger, i know that as far as you don't break the webmaster guidance, your website won't be penalized.

    For your second question: the only way to find the highest converting copy is by A/B testing and split testing. Change single element at time. And don't forget to track your results.
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  • Profile picture of the author FarNext
    Originally Posted by FaisalKhan View Post

    Suppose my keywords are as below:

    1. 480 pixel mobile phone (a, b, c, d, e)
    2. mobile phone under $100 (c, d, e, f, g)
    3. mobile phone with big screen (b, c, d, h, i)
    4. mobile phone with gorilla glass (c, d, h, i, j)


    In the first article, five (a, b, c, d, e) reviews are written.



    While writing the second article, I found (c, d, e, f, g), so three models are common from the first article



    Third article also has some common models



    Fourth article has some common models



    What should I do? Is that OK to Google if the articles are unique? I have experienced thin content manual penalty a few months back. Will it be considered thin content by Google?



    Another question: Which one is better if I organize menu bar like this "under $100, under $200, under $300" or a static homepage with all the products of all prices are better?


    Thanks
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    To answer your questions:

    - Google is least likely to penalize this format, however it will surely affect your on-page SEO efforts. If you are really serious in setting up an authority blog with good earning potential then why not take an extra step and put some more effort

    No body knows when Google would put an axe on your earnings and disable your AdSense account. So, make sure that you follow their terms.

    - As it has already been mentioned, you will know answer to this question by carrying out testing to see which format works best for you.
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    • Profile picture of the author FaisalKhan
      Originally Posted by FarNext View Post

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      To answer your questions:

      - Google is least likely to penalize this format, however it will surely affect your on-page SEO efforts. If you are really serious in setting up an authority blog with good earning potential then why not take an extra step and put some more effort

      No body knows when Google would put an axe on your earnings and disable your AdSense account. So, make sure that you follow their terms.

      - As it has already been mentioned, you will know answer to this question by carrying out testing to see which format works best for you.
      My site is for Amazon affiliation.
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  • Profile picture of the author agmccall
    Format has nothing to do with it. It is the content.

    If the content is thin then google will not like it, if the content is not unique then google will not like it.

    If the content provides the end user with useful information then google will love it.

    Use your analytics and keep an eye on time on site and bounce rate.

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  • Profile picture of the author Steve B
    Originally Posted by FaisalKhan View Post

    I have experienced thin content manual penalty a few months back.

    The word order of your keywords has nothing to do with "thin content." Google wants unique content that is written for humans, not keyword stuffed, and content that is relevant to your web site's topic. Google is all about giving web searchers relevant information to what they are seeking.

    "Thin content" means what you are posting is of very little help to those that are searching online . . . meaning there is little substance or "meat" to your posts.

    As far as the menu bar categories, name them whatever is most helpful for your site visitors.

    Here is the best advice I can give you: stop worrying about what Google wants and just make your site the very best you can for your audience and especially work on giving original, valuable information in the niche.

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  • Profile picture of the author Randall Magwood
    Don't worry about Google. There are plenty of other ways to drive traffic to your website. Have you forgotten about Yahoo and Bing? Their search engine placement is still pretty strong. Aside from that, start delving into paid advertising. Don't stress your mind and lose time everyday trying to super optimize your site for Google. Because while you're doing that, they're super optimizing a new update for their search engine algorithm.
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