Depending on the query, yes. Google search has different ranking strategies for different queries, and some of them seem more robust to simple SEO tactics than

Depending on the query, yes. Google search has different ranking strategies for different queries, and some of them seem more robust to simple SEO tactics than others. I think the ranking strategy for e-commerce searches and product reviews does a poor job with spam sites, but the ranking strategy for news queries works pretty well, typically providing timely and relevant answers from reputable sources.