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Matt Cutts

12/04/19

@ Y Combinator

Don't underestimate the importance of goodwill; it can significantly impact your bottom line, as seen when Facebook's market cap dropped by $129 billion after Zuckerberg's congressional testimony.

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Matt Cutts on the US Digital Service and Working at Google for 17 Years

@ Y Combinator

Matt Cutts on the US Digital Service and Working at Google for 17 Years

12/04/19

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