Forbes Got Caught with its Hand in the Cookie Jar...

If you have been following Google and SEO for a while, you'll know that Forbes has been ranking for just about every search query under the sun. ​ And especially after the Helpful Content Update their search visibility has continued to rise. But what if I told you that all of the affiliate content on Forbes.com was being run by a separate company called Forbes Marketplace? That's right. A completely separate company is actually the one publishing all the affiliate content (a minority stake is owned by Forbes). This story cuts at the heart of Parasite SEO, Google favoritism for big brands, and the shadier side of affiliate marketing. But it appears that Forbes may have finally gotten it's hand caught in the cookie jar for too long as a potentially manual penalty from Google may have happened (to the affiliate portion of their content). This story is complex with several moving pieces that now include CNN and USA Today. Fortunately, we just published a full Niche Pursuits News episode to break down this story for you. ​[Check out the Forbes Marketplace Parasite SEO episode right here.](​ In addition to this story, there are other digital marketing news stories covered in today's episode. And stick around for a couple of side hustles and weird niche sites! ​[Read, Watch, or Listen to today's episode of This Week in Niche Pursuits News Right Here](​ I hope you have a great weekend! Spencer --------------------------------------------------------------- Tools to Help You Grow Your Digital Business --------------------------------------------------------------- ​ Building Smart Internal Links Just Got Easier. Discover the #1 Rated Internal Link Building WordPress Plugin. [Get $15 Off Link Whisper here]() when you use discount code "NichePursuits" at checkout. ​ Ready for the Smartest Way to Track Your SEO Performance? Rank Logic analyzes your keyword rankings, author performance, content updates, and more. [Get Rank Logic Right Here.](=)​ ​ Buy or Sell Content Sites Quickly and Hassle-Free on Motion Invest; Created By, and For Niche Site Owners Seeking the Best Price. [Browse The Marketplace Here.](​ ​  [icon]  8524 W Gage Blvd # 1, Kennewick, WA 99336  [UNSUBSCRIBE]( | [PREFERENCES]( | [TWITTER]( | [INSTAGRAM]() | [FACEBOOK](=) Â