The Outrank Blog
Practical guides on SEO, AI search, link building and content marketing, with real numbers, templates and step-by-step walkthroughs. Researched, written and published with Outrank.
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The Best Free Blogging Platform: An Honest, Opinionated Guide
The best free blogging platform, honestly picked: Outrank Blogs for SEO, Substack for newsletters, Blogger for personal blogs. Real plan limits, no vague claims
The Best SEO Blogs to Follow (and How to Start Your Own)
The best SEO blogs to follow: Moz, Ahrefs, Search Engine Journal, SEMrush, and more. Plus how to start your own SEO-ready blog for free on the right platform.
Best Blog Platform: The Honest Comparison
Best blog platform: WordPress, Substack, Ghost, Medium, Wix, and Outrank Blogs compared honestly. No hosting upsell, just the right fit for you.
AdSense Revenue Calculator: Estimate Your Earnings With Google's Own RPM Data
Free AdSense revenue calculator built on Google's own RPM estimates by niche and region, with seasonality. See what 10K to 1M page views really earn.
Backlinks: What They Are, Why They Matter and How to Get Them
What a backlink is, why Google and AI assistants still rely on them, which links are worth having, and what our Search Console data shows about links and growth.
Ezoic Review 2026: The 250K Requirement, the Incubator Program, Payouts and Who It's Still Right For
Ezoic now requires 250,000 monthly users. Our 2026 review covers the Incubator program, integration options, payouts, EPMV and who should still apply.
How to Generate Backlinks Automatically, Without the Spam
Software can now do most of link building: find relevant sites, write the article your link lives in, place it and check that it stays live. Here is what to automate, what never to automate, and what happened to the sites in Outrank’s network that received those links.
Mediavine Requirements 2026: The $5,000 Revenue Rule, Journey's 1,000-Session Bar and How to Qualify
Mediavine now asks for $5,000 in annual ad revenue and Journey for 1,000 tier 1 sessions in 30 days. Every rule explained, plus a traffic calculator.
The Best Ad Networks for Bloggers in 2026: Real Requirements, Revenue Shares and Which One Fits You
The best ad networks for bloggers in October 2026, with each network's real entry requirement, revenue share and payout terms, plus a quiz to pick yours.
How to Start a Blog for Free in 2026: 8 Steps, Plus What Every Free Plan Really Includes
Pick a free platform, get your own address, publish your first posts and find readers. Plus what every free plan really includes, and where it catches you.
AI SEO for Small Business: A Practical Playbook for Google and AI Answers
How a small business can use AI for SEO without losing quality: what to automate, what to keep human, local AI visibility, real costs, and a 30-day plan.
AdSense Alternatives for WordPress (2026): Which Network Fits Your Traffic and How to Install It Without Breaking Your Site
The AdSense alternative that fits your WordPress traffic, the official plugin for each network, and the caching settings that keep ads from breaking.
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