Google Algorithm Updates with a Sugar Rush

Google makes thousands of algorithm updates every year, but core, spam, and review systems create the biggest shifts. This hub explains how each works, why Google updates them, and what to do if your site feels the impact.

Spam updates aren’t new, but August’s came with a twist. It punished sites breaking broad spam rules while letting link spam and reputation abuse sit this one out. Check your site’s SEO recipe to see if you stayed on the sweet side.

Rolling out over the July 4th holiday, June’s core update delivered its own fireworks. YMYL sites saw big swings while some recovered from past hits. Here’s what you should know for your SEO.

Google’s March 2025 core update was one of the stickiest in a year. Forums saw recalibration, programmatic pages took a dive, and many industries were affected. Learn what this means for your SEO.

This Google spam update arrived just in time for the holidays. It targeted low-value content and sites leaning on shortcuts. Learn what it means for rankings and recovery.

Google dropped another core update in December, right on the heels of November’s. Some industries saw gains, others saw losses, and the timing made it tricky to track. Find out where your site stands.

November brought another core update, and the sugar rush hit fast. This update rewarded helpful content and dialed back thin, clickbait pages. See what happened and how to keep your site sweet.

Stay informed about Google’s August 2024 core update with our delicious guide. Learn about the update’s key points, the recent ranking glitch, and how to adapt your SEO strategy. Discover the changes to the core updates documentation and gain valuable insights to help your website stay relevant.

The June 2024 Spam Update left many websites feeling the bitter taste of a ranking drop. Discover the sweet side of SEO and learn how to avoid future penalties. We talk about the update’s impact on AI-generated content, hidden links, and other spammy practices.

Google just gave search results a major refresh with a double update! Core & Spam Updates for March 2024 are here. This update aims to remove unhelpful content and prioritize websites that offer a smooth user experience. Is this update a reason to panic? Or a chance to improve your website’s ranking? Find out how to stay ahead of the curve.

Google rolls out its newest spam update for October 2023. After user reports of increasing amounts of spam in search, Google is taking action. Have you noticed anything out of place during your search? Well, hopefully this helps.

Google releases the October 2023 core update just 6 weeks after the previous core update. This is also in the wake of two other major updates, AND at a time of high volatility. This means ranking changes, frustration, and confusion are at an all time high in the SEO industry. How do you plan on moving past this trying time?