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Mar 5, 20267 min read

Does Geo-Targeting Hurt SEO? Myths vs Reality

Google doesn't penalize geo-targeting. But bad implementations — exclusion rules, 301 redirects, ignoring bots — can tank your rankings. Here's how to do it safely.

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