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The big list of 2019 Google search algorithm updates
From core updates to BERT, here are the big algorithm changes that shook up search rankings in 2019.
Misquoted and misunderstood: Why many in the search community don’t believe the WSJ about Google search
Search is complicated. The WSJ appeared set on seeing that complexity through a conspiratorial lens.
Google did several search algorithmic updates; somewhat confirming update rumors
Google said "We did, actually several updates" this week.
Why you may not have noticed the Google BERT update
Don't try to optimize for BERT, try to optimize your content for humans.
There is hope after a site gets hit by a Google core update
Veteran SEOs Glenn Gabe and Lily Ray share their insights on Google's core algorithm updates.
Video: Dan Shure on Google core updates and podcasting
From a piano teacher to an SEO - how Dan's journey into the SEO space has not just changed his family's life.
When parsing ‘Googlespeak’ is a distraction
It's easy to get bogged down in every statement. This week was a good reminder to focus on the bigger picture.
Google Sept. 2019 Core Update ‘weaker’ than June core update
A detailed look at the early impact from the latest Google core update.
Google September 2019 core update to roll-out later today
Google has pre-announced that a new core update is rolling out sometime later today, are you ready?
BrightLocal launches ‘Local RankFlux’ Google local algorithm tracking tool
The tool is designed to help SEOs and businesses more easily track local algo changes.
Are we right for fawning over core algorithm updates?
Every update Google rolls out needs to be discussed on some level but the amount of attention should be relative to its overall impact.
Google advice on improving your site’s ranking for future core ranking update
Google has finally given us something we can point to after a core updates negatively impacts a site's ranking in Google search.
What’s up with the unconfirmed Google search ranking updates in July?
Google's Maverick update is still being talked about in the SEO industry but Google has yet to officially comment on it.
Video: Lily Ray on recovering after a Google core update
Here are tips from Lily Ray on how to fix a site that was hit by a Google core algorithm update.
UX, Content and other secrets to Overstock’s SEO turnaround
How Overstock weathered some really bad times in SEO and came out ahead in the long run.
Moz: Google’s diversity update was pretty minor
According to Moz, Google has some more work to do to make the Google search results more diverse.
Google June 2019 core update finished rolling out on June 8
It took five days for Google to roll out the June 2019 core update and about three-days for the diversity update.
Google search update aims to show more diverse results from different domain names
Another Google search update has rolled out this week, this one deals with domain diversity in the search results.
Early data around the Google June 2019 core update shows some winners, losers
This Google update that began rolling out on Monday seems like it was pretty big and the scary part, it isn't done rolling out yet.
Google begins rolling out June 2019 core update
Google has launched the June 2019 algorithm update, as it warned on Sunday.
Google pre-announces June 2019 core search algorithm update
Google says the June 3 update is not a major one, but keep an eye out for how your results will be impacted.
Cars.com vs. CarGurus.com saga shows the importance of SEO (and the bad side of a Google update)
When an algorithm update slams one of your biggest rivals, that's when you should step on the gas.
Google says no core update or infrastructure changes have occurred despite chatter
The company says the rumors are not legit - there was no major update to Google search recently.
SEOs show mixed results following Google March 2019 core update
The data was not conclusive on any specific tactic or type of site impacted by the algorithm change.
Google’s March 2019 core quality update: Stories of recovery
Here's an early look at a nutrition, small e-commerce and larger informational site after the March update. Each made changes based on clues from Google’s Quality Raters’ Guidelines; all saw gains in traffic after the update.
Google on the March 2019 core update: This is not the biggest update we’ve released
That being said, the data does show some sites that got hit hard with previous core updates improved with this last one.
Early data on Google March 2019 Core Update show an interesting pattern
While Google would not say if the March 2019 core update was a reversal of the August 1 update, the data paint a pretty compelling picture.
No more confusion: Google gives core update a name, and a structure
Google's Danny Sullivan says this week's algorithm change will be called the "March 2019 Core Update," hopes structure will cut back on confusion.
Let’s clear things up: Google’s ‘Florida 2’ algorithm update is not related to original Florida update
Here is why some folks are calling this the Florida 2 update but don't let the name confuse you.
Google released a broad core search algorithm on March 12
A rare Google confirmation came related to a Google search algorithm update this week. Google restated previous advice that there is no fix if your site was negatively impacted.
Advertisers can now view Google mobile speed scores for more landing pages
Google Ads tweaked its mobile speed score algorithm to reduce the number of ad clicks needed to generate a result.
SEOs noticing ranking volatility in Google’s search results
There may have been an update or two in the past week.
SEO Year In Review: 2018 saw Google updates and a focus on mobile
Here is our recap of what happened in SEO in 2018 - with links and summaries of some of the bigger changes throughout the year in search and SEO.
Google’s Aug. 1 core algorithm update: Who did it impact, and how much?
A week after the big Google algorithm update, nicknamed the Medic Update, here is everything we know about it, including official information from Google and non-official insights from across the industry.
SearchCap: SMX East early bird rate ends soon, better reporting in Google Search Console & more
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Don’t miss out on the best offer to attend SMX East Aug 7, 2018 by Search Engine Land Struggling with how (and why) to optimize your site for speed, whether to […]
5 things to check if your traffic suddenly drops
No one’s immune to traffic drops, and the causes may be easy to overlook. Still, to avoid barking up the wrong tree, gather the evidence first: look closely at the overall stats for a long enough period in your Google Analytics to see if the traffic spike really looks out of place or if it […]
Google confirms rolling out a broad core search algorithm update earlier this week
Google has confirmed rumors that a search algorithm update took place on Monday. Some sites may have seen their rankings improve, while others may have seen negative or zero change.
SearchCap: Google Images with captions, AdWords notes & AdWords message reports
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Google Images update: Captions added to images, pulled from the page title tagMar 13, 2018 by Michelle Robbins To add more context to image results, Google will now display a caption […]
Google confirms core search ranking algorithm update
Google acknowledged the suspected update but says there is nothing webmasters can do to fix their sites if they dropped in rankings.