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THE LATEST IN SEO August 2024 Core Update Survival Guide: What to Do & What Not to Do In this video, I dive into the details of Google’s core algorithm updates, with a specific focus on the August 2024 core update. I explain what these updates are, how they impact your website's traffic, and why they should not be seen as penalties but rather as algorithmic adjustments. I offer practical advice on how to approach these updates, what to avoid, and the importance of waiting until the update...
THE LATEST IN SEO The SEO news this week are all dominated by Google. Google August 2024 Core Update Rolling Out On August 15, 2024, Google launched its latest core update, set to roll out over approximately four weeks. Google claims this update aims to "show more content that people find genuinely useful and less content that feels like it was made just to perform well on Search." The update considers recent feedback and aims to better recognize site improvements, potentially benefiting...