Google Makes Changes To Its Core Ranking Algorithm
Google has recently confirmed that it has released a core ranking algorithm update. While many SEO experts and enthusiasts were assuming this to be the first step towards the Penguin update, it is not the case, and the new changes are part of a core ranking update.
What is interesting is that Google, in general, does not confirm such updates. Google employees and Trends Analysts took to Twitter to talk about these updates, including the likes of Gary Illyes, John Mueller, and Zineb Ait. For instance, check out these tweets:
@jenstar yes, the changes you saw are part of a core algo update. @Missiz_Z is right almost always, you shan’t need my confirmation
— Gary Illyes (@methode) January 12, 2016
And another:
@dawnieando It’s not penguin; not “confirmed-ish” just “confirmed” :-).
— John Mueller (@JohnMu) January 12, 2016
Yet another:
@RaphSEO @korleon38 @abondance_com @seof1 pas de nom. Il s’agit simplement d’une de fréquentes quality updates.
— Zineb Ait (@Missiz_Z) January 12, 2016
Note that many webmasters and SEO experts around the world have been waiting for the Penguin update, which was expected to arrive sometime this month. However, Penguin has been further delayed, and this core ranking algorithm update is what is on board.
How will these core search updates affect SEO practices is yet to be seen. Of late, Google has been coming up with direct pointers and ideas towards its core ranking ideology, such as the role of HTTPS in search results, etc.
What do you think of these new trends at Google in terms of Search Engine Optimization? Share your views in the comments below!
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