Until now, Google has regularly launched spam updates like Panda, Penguin, Hummingbird, Pigeon, Pirate, and so on. All of these updates were designed with unique qualities for controlling web spam and killing traditional link building techniques. At this time, Google only values "quality backlinks" when creating website search rankings. While it may be easy to read, making high-quality backlinks isn't always an easy task.
Off-page SEO factors may have changed drastically in the last five years, but if you follow the footprints as mentioned in the below infographic, then you can be sure that your website will keep on rising and never be penalized by new Google spam updates. This infographic was researched and designed by Shane Barker. If you have any further questions, feel free to comment. And, don't forget to share with your colleagues and friends if you enjoy!

Shane Barker is a digital marketing consultant, named the #1 social media consultant in the nation by PROskore Power Rankings. He has expertise in business development, online marketing and is an SEO specialist who has consulted with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and a number of A-list celebrities.