SEO myths might also be something that has a small impact on
organic rankings or conversion but is given too much importance.
This might be a “tick box” exercise that is hailed as being a critical
factor in SEO success, or simply an activity that might only cause
your site to eke ahead if everything else with your competition was
truly equal.
Myths can arise simply because what used to be effective in helping
sites to rank and convert well no longer does but is still being
advised.
It might be that something used to work really well.
Over time the algorithms have grown smarter.
The public is more adverse to being marketed to.
Simply, what was once good advice is now defunct.
Minor Factors Blown out of Proportion
Outdated Advice
HOW TO SPOT SEO MYTHS: 20 COMMON SEO MYTHS, DEBUNKED