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[RawAlex]

Actually, .xxx is nothing compared to some of the steps Google is taking, particularly aimed at "affiliate" sites, as well as freshness calculations in their algo. It's been a bloodbath for many existing, older sites.

[Toby]

Originally Posted by RawAlex

Actually, .xxx is nothing compared to some of the steps Google is taking, particularly aimed at "affiliate" sites, as well as freshness calculations in their algo. It's been a bloodbath for many existing, older sites.

Yup, if your SEO strategy has relied heavily on link trades with other similar sites then nearly every Google algo adjustment over the last couple of years has taken another bite out of your traffic.