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Category: Algorithm Updates

Google Core Search Algorithm Update & Expect Future Changes As Well

It was reported yesterday that there was chatter in SEO world that there was a possible Google update that was released that morning.  It was finally confirmed by Google that there was indeed an update to the core search algorithm, and not to the Panda algorithm that some where expected to see updated shortly.  We can expect future core search algorithm […]

Google Panda Update Coming In Upcoming Weeks

Last night, there was some news that came out of SMX Advanced, specifically from Google’s Gary Illyes, who announced the next Panda update will happen in the next two to four weeks.  To be clear, it looks like Gary is referring to a data refresh, and not so much of an actual algorithmic change. Even if it isn’t a […]

Did Google’s Local Search Results Shift After A Google Maps Bomb Fix?

Not long ago, there were some hacks performed on Google Maps that resulted in some racist results found on the well known online map feature.  Soon after, a Googlebomb fix was implemented to prevent racist listings in Google Maps.   Google had apologized for the Google Maps Googlebomb racist results, but it seems that there a drastic […]

Google Confirms Changing How Quality Is Assessed, Resulting In Rankings Shake-Up

Whether you’re a typical Google user with your own website, or a practiced marketer or SEO, you may have noticed a bit of a change with Google’s results since the beginning of this month.  According to Search Engine Land, Google has officially confirmed the news that there has been a change with how it assesses content […]

Mobilegeddon Day: 3 Ways To Take Mobile Friendliness To The Next Level

I’m sure that everybody in the industry is reporting about today.  The day of Mobilegeddon.  This is the day Google officially launches its mobile friendly ranking algorithm. If your site isn’t mobile-friendly, that means there will probably a drop in traffic from your mobile audience from this point on.  But if you’re already mobile-friendly, you have […]

Is Mobile Search More Than Just Being Mobile “Friendly”?

Mobile search is pretty important in this age of online marketing.  Who remembers when Yahoo was one of the top dogs in the search arena?  Back in 1980, if your business was listed in Yahoo’s directory, you knew you were set up.  In nutshell, mobile search is today’s Yahoo Directory.  If you are mobile friendly, […]

Google Says The Penguin & Panda Algorithms Still Require Manual Data Pushes

I’m sure there is a number of SEOs and industry followers who have been keeping an eye on Google’s Panda update and Penguin update.  Those who have been following these big search engine algorithms, It’s possible that many of you have wondered why it’s been so quiet on Google’s home front regarding updates of both Panda and […]

Will Your Website Die on April 21st?

Written by Scott Orth We posted many warnings and updates as news has emerged about Google’s upcoming algorithm update; but now it is upon us. Have you protected yourself? On April 21st Google will be updating its index, having a dramatic affect on mobile search. Google has always said that you should build the most […]

Will Google No Longer Announce Major Algorithm Updates?

Maybe it’s the end of an era.  Maybe it’s coincidence.  Or maybe it’s just silly speculation. It seems that perhaps Google is announcing less and less algorithm updates announcements over the last few years.  Have you noticed it yourself?  If so, perhaps it’s not you going mad.  Nate Dame has done some research into the matter […]

Everything You Need To Know About Google’s Local Algorithm, Pigeon

It’s safe to say that local search is pretty important, especially for a number of local businesses.  After all, without local search, it’d be a lot more difficult to find the places you need to find. So what has Google done to improve their ability to give users better results in their search engine?  They […]