Good morning, Marketers, the Google November 2023 core update is here – and the final reviews update is coming next week. 

As usual, this Google core update – the fourth of 2023 – will take up to two weeks to complete rolling out. This will be yet another case of dueling Google algorithm changes, like we saw in August (core and helpful content) and October (core and spam updates). 

And yes, the next reviews update will mark the end of notifications about them from Google, because they will be “happening at a regular and ongoing pace.”

It’s been an extremely volatile year in the SERPs. Join us at SMX Next Nov. 14-15 to find out what it all means and other key trends to know about to future-proof your SEO in 2024. Register (for free) here.

Danny Goodwin,
Managing Editor, Search Engine Land & SMX

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Google fixed a bug with the October 2023 core update impacting Discover traffic

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Google AdSense unveils major changes to how it pays publishers

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Google fixed a bug with the October 2023 core update impacting Discover traffic

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Some sites may see an increase in their Discover traffic starting soon.

SEO

Hosting third-party content: What Google says vs. the reality

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Money-making strategy or SEO pitfall? Learn how to make the most of third-party content partnerships while staying within Google's guidelines.

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More than 70 sessions, keynotes, Q&As, meetups, and demos tackling cutting-edge topics from generative AI to GA4, PMax to SGE… it’s all yours for free, online November 14-15. See what’s in store and grab your free pass today!

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