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An SEO consultant complaining about Google's frequent algo changes is like a mechanic complaining that cars break down too often.

If I was feeling uncharitable, I would say it's a bit like a burglar complaining that the homeowner keeps installing better locks.

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#6

An SEO consultant complaining about Google's frequent algo changes is like a mechanic complaining that cars break down too often.

More like an arsonist complaining about updates to building code.

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#7

An SEO consultant complaining about Google's frequent algo changes is like a mechanic complaining that cars break down too often.

It's more like new cars being introduced without service manuals, forcing the mechanic to continually figure out how to fix them.

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#8

An SEO consultant complaining about Google's frequent algo changes is like a mechanic complaining that cars break down too often.

Or whining about "too many computers in cars nowadays." Thanks but no thanks. I'll take the improved efficiency and reliability over your laziness to retrain.

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An SEO consultant complaining about Google's frequent algo changes is like a mechanic complaining that cars break down too often.

It's more like new cars being introduced without service manuals, forcing the mechanic to continually figure out how to fix them.

Except SEO isn't a typical use case. It like complaining that newer tires made for better grip in the wet aren't as good as cutting people off during rush hour.
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