Be Smart in 2014 (Expedia will tell you the same)

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2014/01/21/expedia-google-search-traffic/4719917/
Summary:

Google slapped Expedia off the first page for various terms.
Busted for using spamming and paid link techniques
Loss of 4% share price

Just goes to show and this is what I've been preaching for years. Protect your site by never linking to it from spammy sources AND sources that you cannot control. Built your own strong layer (or two or 3) of protective sites that link to…
Be Smart in 2014 (Expedia will tell you the same)

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