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How The Recent Google Core Updates Will Affect Websites And SEO by Vickwinners: 5:41pm On Nov 12, 2019
Are you aware of the recent Google core updates?

Most Bloggers, SEO specialist and web masters are not aware of this update.

Some do not even realize there’s anything like Google core update.

But can Google Core updates affect your website?

Yes they do. And most times, it doesn't matter whether you're aware of such updates or not.

You must have noticed a sustained fluctuation and changes to your website traffic at times when you check your Google analytics.

Most of these changes in search traffic are often times caused by updates in Google algorithm.

Now, in case you’re wondering, what is a Google algorithm update..?

A Google algorithm update occurs when Google updates its core search engine ranking mechanism (algorithm) in order to generate better and more relevant search result for Google users.

These updates take place at certain intervals a year, as Google deems fit.

Sometimes it can lead to major fluctuations in search results for certain websites. At other times, you hardly even notice there’s any Google update.

There have been different versions of Google core update from 2011 till date but in this post I’ll focus on the Google speed update of 2018 and the recent Google core update of September 2019.

Ok.

So In July 2018, Google made a major speed update, targeted at mobile search.

Prior to this period, my website always returned 85-92 results whenever I run a mobile speed test for the site.

Some months after the Google Speed Update, I noticed the website had dropped to 23 points.

Such a huge drop right?

That’s not all. In order to find out if it was just my website that was affected, I tested a few other websites and I noticed a particular website that tanked from 75-3. Yes 3.

This result really affected my rankings before the net update. From about 5,000,000, I tanked down to 16 million in major rankings.

Now, can you see the overwhelming result of the update?

It was massive. It really hurt my blog until I figured a way out to fix most of the issues.

Again, In September 2019, Google rolled out another update called September 2019 Core Update.

There were other updates in between but we’ll focus on this in this post.

So the September update according to Google was aimed at providing more relevant and authoritative content to users.

This is how they spelled it out in one of the paragraphs…

“Several times a year, we make significant, broad changes to our search algorithms and systems. We refer to these as “core updates.” They’re designed to ensure that overall, we’re delivering on our mission to present relevant and authoritative content to searchers. These core updates may also affect Google Discover.”

As part of the effect of this update, Google also mentioned this…

We confirm broad core updates because they typically produce some widely notable effects. Some sites may note drops or gains during them. We know those with sites that experience drops will be looking for a fix, and we want to ensure they don’t try to fix the wrong things. Moreover, there might not be anything to fix at all.

Now here’s a thing… with these updates, some websites will gain better rankings on the search engine. Some lose out too.

Personally, I noticed some favorable changes in my website rankings, just around the time the September updates started rolling in.

With this, I embarked on some SEO strategy. This further helped as I was able to see improved rankings.

Notwithstanding, after each major algorithm updates by Google, websites do notice either some negative or positive fluctuations in their web traffic and rankings…

But, according to Google, this does by no means signify that a website is not performing well.

They believe it’s more like a reshuffling. And sometimes this is exactly what it is.

As some algorithm update may bring up websites with fresh content that were hardly noticeable in search results while pushing down others that have always been there.

So how does this new Google algorithm update concern you as a Website owner, SEO Specialist or blogger?
The following are ways the recent Google Core Update will affect you and your website.

1. More emphasis will be placed on User Experience.

With the recent Google update, User Experience has once again become an important ranking factor.

Based on this, your website will not just be ranking for keywords anymore.

A lot has been put in place to calculate your rankings based on other parameters, including your loading speed.

This means that the faster your website loads, the easier it would be for you to get a better rank, on the SERP page.

The implication of this is that web designers will have to do away with fanciful designs that focuses on beautifying a website, at the expense of user experience.

How to improve your web loading speed after the Google Update of September 2019

You may ask yourself, why should I leave my fanciful design for a leaner web design?

Truth is, even if Google wouldn’t make it a ranking factor, the longer it takes a website to load, the more the bounce rate you get.Google September 2019 update and how it affects your blog

So it’s important to keep your website loading at a reasonable speed.

Now, one of the implications of the latest Google update is that you you’ll have to keep your website loading at a better speed if you really want to get better search results.

To improve your loading speed, you’ll have to sacrifice your fanciful and high resolution images, emojis and even videos if they are hosted on your website/blog.

You’ll need to focus more on a lean design with capacity for reduced loading period.

And there will be need to use the Next Generation image formats to replace higher resolution images. This will boost your website loading speed.

If you’re using a Content Management System like WordPress etc, you may have to work on minimizing your JS and CSS scripts rendering, thankfully, there are plugins for this.

Finally, you’ll also have to work on using a CDN to manage your pictures.

There is a handful of Content Delivery Network around. You can start with one of the free options if you’re on a budget. Otherwise you can patronize the premium service at a price.

In conclusion, like it or not, Google is still the major search engine when it comes to getting search results and organic traffic for your blog.

For this reason, there’s a need to be on the safe side with Google updates if you really want to keep having improved search rankings for your website.

To do this, you’ll want to test your website compatibility with some of the content guidelines as issued by Google itself.

Now, the following link would help you as you work on getting your website to comply with the latest Google algorithm updates in 2019…

Use this link to test your website speed. The information published there will get you to know how your website ranks and what you can do to have an improved loading speed if necessary.

This other link contains the Google content quality rater guidelines and EAT. You can read through it to have an idea about the content quality Google expects of you.

So there you have it. Google core updates 2019 and how it affects your blog.

In my next post, i’ll be writing about the recent BERTH update and how it’ll affect your website’s content.

Got questions, let’s hear you.
https://www.victorwinners.com/google-core-update-2019/

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Re: How The Recent Google Core Updates Will Affect Websites And SEO by VirginSearcher(m): 7:00am On Nov 14, 2019
But why does Play Store re-shuffle apps after update?

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Re: How The Recent Google Core Updates Will Affect Websites And SEO by Sunkyboie(m): 7:01am On Nov 14, 2019
Thanks
Re: How The Recent Google Core Updates Will Affect Websites And SEO by emmyid(m): 7:01am On Nov 14, 2019
I can't relate.

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Re: How The Recent Google Core Updates Will Affect Websites And SEO by princemillla(m): 7:02am On Nov 14, 2019
Tech!!!

This is not targeted at any SEO or bloggers, things are advancing and Google cannot afford to be left out. Web builder should learn to grow with Google.

For every updates ( with it 's challenge) must come with its solutions.

Good luck to all true bloggers!!!

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Re: How The Recent Google Core Updates Will Affect Websites And SEO by Ikegift4real(m): 7:03am On Nov 14, 2019
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I know some no go understand am like me too grin

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Re: How The Recent Google Core Updates Will Affect Websites And SEO by MrPresident1: 7:04am On Nov 14, 2019
Goggle has developed quantum computer.
Re: How The Recent Google Core Updates Will Affect Websites And SEO by Roon9(m): 7:04am On Nov 14, 2019
Oh! That explains a lot. Thanks OP

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Re: How The Recent Google Core Updates Will Affect Websites And SEO by Britishcoins(m): 7:04am On Nov 14, 2019
I am still making 2000 dollars monthly from my admob and adsense accounts.

My traffic has been amazing, all thanks to Indian gurus in the telegram

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Re: How The Recent Google Core Updates Will Affect Websites And SEO by justmykel(m): 7:05am On Nov 14, 2019
Who wan read all these one
Re: How The Recent Google Core Updates Will Affect Websites And SEO by 9jayes: 7:06am On Nov 14, 2019
justmykel:
Who wan read all these one

You try
Re: How The Recent Google Core Updates Will Affect Websites And SEO by Obas101(m): 7:07am On Nov 14, 2019
Britishcoins:
I am still making 2000 dollars monthly from my admob and adsense accounts.

My traffic has been amazing, all thanks to Indian gurus in the telegram
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Re: How The Recent Google Core Updates Will Affect Websites And SEO by YorubaPrince: 7:11am On Nov 14, 2019
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Re: How The Recent Google Core Updates Will Affect Websites And SEO by Flexherbal(m): 7:13am On Nov 14, 2019
Alright!
Re: How The Recent Google Core Updates Will Affect Websites And SEO by justmykel(m): 7:19am On Nov 14, 2019
9jayes:


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Re: How The Recent Google Core Updates Will Affect Websites And SEO by Outreachms: 7:25am On Nov 14, 2019
Good points OP

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Re: How The Recent Google Core Updates Will Affect Websites And SEO by styless(f): 7:27am On Nov 14, 2019
someone should help me build a blog like DNB Stories, please.

My budget is medium

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Re: How The Recent Google Core Updates Will Affect Websites And SEO by orjikuramo(m): 7:31am On Nov 14, 2019
Thanks, you are far too kind

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Re: How The Recent Google Core Updates Will Affect Websites And SEO by NaijaOlosho(f): 7:32am On Nov 14, 2019
sad
Google and updates every time
Re: How The Recent Google Core Updates Will Affect Websites And SEO by AlwaysConfused: 7:34am On Nov 14, 2019
OP why do you have to add unnecessary sentences to your content.
Re: How The Recent Google Core Updates Will Affect Websites And SEO by Kubernetes: 7:43am On Nov 14, 2019
Britishcoins:
I am still making 2000 dollars monthly from my admob and adsense accounts.

My traffic has been amazing, all thanks to Indian gurus in the telegram

Great!!!!!I...let me also add to your revenue,give me the website URL to browse

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Re: How The Recent Google Core Updates Will Affect Websites And SEO by Damzy007: 7:44am On Nov 14, 2019
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Re: How The Recent Google Core Updates Will Affect Websites And SEO by bulletproofmonk(m): 7:45am On Nov 14, 2019
Vickwinners:


Most Bloggers, SEO specialist and web masters are not aware of this update.
Some do not even realize there’s anything like Google core update.


How did you arrive at this conclusion? How won't SEO specialists and Web Masters not know about Google Algo updates??
Re: How The Recent Google Core Updates Will Affect Websites And SEO by Afrobeatsglobal(m): 7:54am On Nov 14, 2019
Please tell me more about this
Britishcoins:
I am still making 2000 dollars monthly from my admob and adsense accounts.

My traffic has been amazing, all thanks to Indian gurus in the telegram
Re: How The Recent Google Core Updates Will Affect Websites And SEO by thesmallgod(m): 7:56am On Nov 14, 2019
Britishcoins:
I am still making 2000 dollars monthly from my admob and adsense accounts.

My traffic has been amazing, all thanks to Indian gurus in the telegram
Hello bro can you please drop your telegram username. I will like to discuss something with you. Thanks

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