Google: Disavowing Random Links Flagged By Tools Is A Waste Of Time
Google says that disavowing random links that a tool has flagged is not a good use of time
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I am a Head Judge of the 2021 U.S. Search Awards. I am also a publisher of award winning websites. I was a Head Judge for the 2020 U.S. Search awards and have presented at the following search marketing conferences:
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