Google SEO News: Google Algorithm Updates | Search Engine Land

• Updated on: 2019-05-18
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Google: Algorithm Updates
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Google has a long history of famous algorithm updates, search index changes and refreshes.
Below are links to some of the most important resources for search marketers:
Google has confirmed rumors that a search algorithm update took place on Monday. Some sites may have seen their rankings improve, while others...
Barry Schwartz | Apr 20, 2018 at 2:52 pm ET
Google acknowledged the suspected update but says there is nothing webmasters can do to fix their sites if they dropped in...
Barry Schwartz | Mar 12, 2018 at 1:15 pm ET
In response to questions raised in the community, here's clarification about how indexing is impacted by the Google Page Speed...
Barry Schwartz | Jan 31, 2018 at 4:06 pm ET
Algorithm updates got you down? You're not alone. Columnist Jamie Pitman shares highlights from a BrightLocal survey seeking to understand the...
Jamie Pitman | Dec 27, 2017 at 9:50 am ET
As the updates continue to roll out, early indications suggest disruptions in mobile SERPs, sites with no schema data & those relying on doorway...
Michelle Robbins | Dec 20, 2017 at 1:43 pm ET
Have questions about Google's stance on organic rankings? On featured snippets? On the mobile-first algorithm? Get answers in contributor Eric...
Eric Enge | Oct 31, 2017 at 5:04 pm ET
Columnist Kristine Schachinger argues that Google's shift towards less transparency with SEOs and webmasters isn't beneficial to anyone -- even...
Kristine Schachinger | Sep 29, 2017 at 10:54 am ET
Have you noticed a recent shift in Google's local search results? Columnist Joy Hawkins shares everything you need to know about the 'Hawk'...
Joy Hawkins | Sep 8, 2017 at 5:35 pm ET
Move over, fake news. Columnist David Rodnitzky takes a look at fake facts about online marketing vendors and why Google’s SEO algorithm isn't...
David Rodnitzky | Jul 25, 2017 at 11:24 am ET
Did you notice changes in your Google organic search traffic or rankings? There may have been a serious Google algorithm update....
Barry Schwartz | Jun 27, 2017 at 10:19 am ET
Columnist Casie Gillette recaps a session from SMX Advanced on how to identify and respond to algorithm updates in an era where they are rarely...
Casie Gillette | Jun 19, 2017 at 10:38 am ET
Google is providing less information about algorithm updates these days, leaving SEOs scrambling for answers every time they experience a huge...
Kristine Schachinger | Jun 9, 2017 at 11:04 am ET
The old days of gaming Google's ranking algorithm are over, but columnist Eric Enge notes that many SEO professionals haven't moved on...
Eric Enge | May 23, 2017 at 10:42 am ET
What can today's industry shifts tell us about the future of SEO and content marketing? Columnist Jim Yu discusses some current trends and their...
Jim Yu | May 17, 2017 at 1:49 pm ET
Columnist Bobby Lyons explains his method for gauging the impact of a Google algorithm update and using these insights to discover opportunities...
Bobby Lyons | May 10, 2017 at 10:32 am ET
Now that Google no longer regularly announced algorithm updates, it can be hard to tell when your site's been hit by one. Luckily, there are...
Mark Traphagen | Apr 4, 2017 at 2:21 pm ET
Here is our first report from an SEO data provider that analyzes 300 domains after the Google Fred...
Barry Schwartz | Mar 29, 2017 at 11:36 am ET
Gary Illyes from Google said the techniques Fred went after specifically are mentioned in their webmaster...
Barry Schwartz | Mar 23, 2017 at 2:25 pm ET
Using data from human "quality raters," Google hopes to teach its algorithms how to better spot offensive and often factually incorrect...
Danny Sullivan | Mar 14, 2017 at 1:00 pm ET