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Google Algorithm Updates

Recent Google Update on January 12th 2016 not Penguin Related

Google has confirmed that the recent SERPS volatility that got SEO's and webmasters all talking over the last few days is not a Penguin Update.

Jonathan Griffin

· 2 min read

Google Algorithm Updates

Google Update: Massive SERP Volatility Continues — January 10th 2016

SERP trackers are off the charts.  Is this an extension of previous volatility or something new?  Looks like just Google Testing stuff.

Jonathan Griffin

· 6 min read

Google Algorithm Updates

Is Google Penguin 4 Rolling Out? — 6th January 2016

We are seeing some chatter that the Penguin 4 Real-Time Update may be starting to roll out.  We do, however, have our doubts this is the case.

Jonathan Griffin

· 5 min read

Google Algorithm Updates

Google Penguin 4: No Release Date Yet, but Getting Closer

Google has recently indicated that the new Penguin Real-time update will be delayed further until they have finished testing it properly.

Jonathan Griffin

· 2 min read

Google Algorithm Updates

Google SERP Volatility during December 2015 Explained

Despite the HTTPS update explaining some volatility in the SERPs, Google confirmed the continuing 19th November Update is also to blame.

Jonathan Griffin

· 5 min read

Google Algorithm Updates

Updated: Google Penguin Real-time Update will NOT Launch this Year

In an update on the 4th December, Google's John Mueller confirmed that Google's Real-time Penguin Update will not launch this year.

Jonathan Griffin

· 6 min read

Google Algorithm Updates

Was there a Google Update on the 19th November?

There are increasing reports of major movements in the SERPs this week (19th November) with some indicating that it may be content quality related.

Jonathan Griffin

· 3 min read

Google Algorithm Updates

Google - Still Time to Clean Bad Links Before Penguin Hits Later This Year

Google's Gary Illyes has just confirmed that there is still time to clean your backlink profile before the Penguin Algorithm is refreshed.

Jonathan Griffin

· 3 min read

Google Algorithm Updates

Artificial Intelligence "RankBrain" Now Part of Google Search Algorithm

Google's new Artificial Intelligence "RankBrain" is Now Part of the general Search Algorithm helping to improve the results for previous unseen queries.

Jonathan Griffin

· 6 min read

Google Algorithm Updates

Google Update 17th October 2015 — Core Algorithm Update

SERP trackers indicate a significant Google Update commencing on the 17th October. Google has indicated it a result of changes to the Core Algorithm.

Jonathan Griffin

· 3 min read

Google Algorithm Updates

Google Panda Update Continuing? — September 2015

An update to the Google Panda algorithm was likely rolled out this week, starting on the 28th August and continuing into September.

Jonathan Griffin

· 3 min read

Google Algorithm Updates

Google Panda 4.2 Update Now Rolling Out

Google has recently launched Google Panda 4.2. The update affects 2-3% of all search queries and is expected to take several months to complete rolling out.

Jonathan Griffin

· 7 min read

Google Algorithm Updates

Google - Panda Update Delayed for Technical Reasons

Google have recently said that their Panda Update \ refresh has been delayed for Technical Reasons, although it is still said to be 'coming soon'.

Jonathan Griffin

· 2 min read

Technical SEO

Google - No Need to Update External Backlinks When Changing website URL

Google's Gary Illyes has said that there is no need to update external backlinks when migrating to HTTPS. The link juice loss is minimal.

Jonathan Griffin

· 4 min read

Google Algorithm Updates

16th June Google Update May have Boosted News websites

The Google Update seen on the 16th June appears to have benefited News sites, or those sites with a lot of fresh content.

Jonathan Griffin

· 4 min read

Google Algorithm Updates

Was the Google Update on 16th June a HTTPS Boost? - The Colossus Update

With one of the biggest SERP Fluctations ever reported, all signs point to Wikipedia changing to HTTPs and a possible boost to other HTTPs websites.

Jonathan Griffin

· 5 min read

Google Algorithm Updates

Google — 'There was no Algorithm Update over the Weekend'

Both Gary Illyes and John Mueller at Google have said that there was no update this last weekend despite large SERP movements being witnessed.

Jonathan Griffin

· 2 min read

Google Algorithm Updates

Was a Google Panda Update Released on 1st May?

There are signs that Google released a Google Panda Update on the 1st May with many SERP trackers showing massive movements, and SEO chatter a buzz.

Jonathan Griffin

· 4 min read

Google Algorithm Updates

Google's New Mobile Friendly Update officially launched - 21st April 2015

Google's Gary Illyes has recently confirmed that Google's New Mobile Friendly Algorithm has now been fully rolled out but pages will need to be recrawled.

Jonathan Griffin

· 11 min read

Google Algorithm Updates

Was there a Google Update on the 24 April 2015? Is it still rolling out?

Was there a Google Update on the 24 April 2015? Is it still rolling out? Check out the SERP Trackers and what the SEO community has to say.

Jonathan Griffin

· 3 min read

Google Algorithm Updates

Was there a Small Google Update on the 8th April 2015?

Was there a Small Google Update on the 8th April 2015? We have seen quite a few changes in the Mozcast Metrics that indicate some changes are afoot.

Jonathan Griffin

· 3 min read

Google Algorithm Updates

Google Doorway Pages Algorithm Update — March 2015

Google has updated their Doorway Pages Algorithm to penalize spammy pages created solely to rank higher in their search engine.

Jonathan Griffin

· 5 min read

Google Algorithm Updates

Major Google Update Happening? — 4 February 2015

From all the tracking tools, it looks like one of the biggest Google Updates since June 2012 (at least if you go by the MozCast Metrics). Despite lots of forum chatter, there is no real indication yet of what this update is targeting.

Jonathan Griffin

· 3 min read

Google Algorithm Updates

Is Google Updating its Algorithm around January 14th, 2015?

There has been a lot of chatter since last Friday of Google updating its search algorithm. The exact nature of the update is not yet known, but we are keeping a close eye on the chatter and will bring further details as and when we get them.

Jonathan Griffin

· 4 min read
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