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Welcome to the NO-BS Marketplace SEO blog.
Here we’ll cover the latest SEO industry news, link building tips and tricks, as well as other SEO-related updates.
SEO and AIO are an ever-changing world. Now more than ever, at an increasing pace. We, as a business, not only need to stay on top of trends and changes, but also anticipate what might change in the coming months. We strive to share the knowledge we gain openly with our users, our community and colleagues to help brands and businesses gain visibility through value.
Peter Beukering
CEO
Featured blog posts
SEO
France Got the AI Opt-Out Everyone Else Wants
Google launched AI Overviews and AI Mode in France on July 22 after years of regulatory deadlock, agreeing to an opt-out that leaves classic Search rankings intact, separate AI reporting, and compensation for press publishers. The separation works, though only the press gets paid.
Rasit Cakir
Aug 3, 2026 • 5 min read
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Google Has 60 Days to Redesign Search in Europe
Rasit Cakir
Jul 29, 2026 • 5 min read
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Jonas Trinidad
Jul 28, 2026 • 8 min read
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Remembering the Father of SEO and His Lessons
Jonas Trinidad
Jul 24, 2026 • 7 min read
Latest blog posts
Link Building
Can buying backlinks get you penalized by Google?
Can buying backlinks get you penalized by Google? Yes. Learn which paid links break the rules, how sponsored links differ, and what to check in Search Console.
Peter Beukering
Oct 2, 2026 • 13 min read
Link Building
Is guest posting still effective in 2026?
Is guest posting still effective in 2026? Yes, with relevant publishers and useful content. Learn what to vet, how to handle paid links, and what to measure.
Peter Beukering
Oct 2, 2026 • 13 min read
Link Building
Is buying backlinks safe in 2026?
Is buying backlinks safe? Not for purchased ranking credit. Learn Google's paid-link rules, publisher checks, and how to assess sponsored placements in 2026.
Peter Beukering
Oct 2, 2026 • 14 min read
Link Building
Is link building still worth it in 2026?
Is link building still worth it in 2026? Yes, with relevant editorial links. Learn when to invest, how to vet publishers, and which outcomes to track for ROI.
Peter Beukering
Oct 1, 2026 • 13 min read
Link Building
Digital PR placement cost benchmarks by publisher tier 2026
Digital PR placement cost by publisher tier in 2026: how pricing works across four tiers, what drives it, and how to benchmark a quote before you buy.
Peter Beukering
Oct 1, 2026 • 10 min read
Link Building
Sponsored content pricing benchmarks by platform type 2026
Sponsored content pricing by platform type in 2026: how editorial, niche blog, marketplace, agency and creator placements price, and what drives each quote.
Peter Beukering
Oct 1, 2026 • 10 min read
Link Building
Niche edit pricing benchmarks by domain rating 2026
Niche edit pricing by domain rating in 2026: how DR bands map to cost tiers, what moves a quote, and how to benchmark any offer before you buy.
Peter Beukering
Sep 30, 2026 • 10 min read
Link Building
Guest post pricing benchmarks by domain rating 2026
Guest post pricing by domain rating, mapped by DR band for 2026. See what each tier buys, where value sits, and how to check any quote before you pay.
Peter Beukering
Sep 30, 2026 • 11 min read
Link Building
Backlink package pricing benchmarks by tier 2026
Backlink package pricing by tier in 2026: how packages split by DR band, what drives the price gap, and how to benchmark any quote before you pay. For agencies.
Peter Beukering
Sep 30, 2026 • 9 min read
Link Building
How to connect Looker Studio to your link building reports
Build a Looker Studio link building dashboard with Google Sheets. Track verified placements, fix counting errors, and separate delivery from SEO outcomes.
Peter Beukering
Sep 29, 2026 • 14 min read