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.
SEO News & Know-How
Stay on top of SEO trends, strategies, and updates! We cover everything from the sweetest tips and tricks to optimize your site, the latest search engine announcements, algorithm changes, and actionable SEO news. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you’ll find delicious insights to stay ahead of the competition.
Upcoming Seminar: Sweeten Your SEO Strategy for 2026
Everyone wants that sweet spot on Google’s first page — where attention lives, clicks happen, and businesses grow. But with constant algorithm updates and conflicting SEO advice, it’s easy to feel lost. That’s why we’re hosting our final seminar of 2025: The Truth About Ranking on Google’s First Page.
Google August 2025 Spam Update: Hits, Recoveries & What to Do
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.
Google June 2025 Core Update: Sweet Shifts in Search
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.
Shopify SEO Reviewed: From Set-Up to Scale, What You Get (and Don’t)
Shopify is simple and slick for selling, but how does it stack up when SEO matters? Find out what’s sweet, and what’s stuck. Plus, see how it compares to WordPress for some serious SEO control.
Google AI Mode: A Smarter Search Experience Served with a Sweet Twist
Google AI Mode is here, and it’s more than just a search upgrade. From hands-free voice chats to richer, source-backed responses, this AI-powered feature can help your business stand out. If you prepare your content the right way that is.
Google AI Overviews Explained: Faster Insights, SEO Opportunities, & Ads
AI Overviews in Google Search offer quick, AI-generated summaries, helping users find key information without scrolling through endless links. For businesses, these overviews bring sweet SEO benefits by putting content front and center. Now with ad placements in overviews, brands gain even more visibility and reach.
Is Wix SEO Sweet Enough? A Look at Features, Flexibility & Tradeoffs
From built-in SEO tools to Velo’s advanced dev features, Wix gives users more than meets the eye. But for businesses that rely on scalable search performance, is it the right move? We explore Wix’s strengths, limitations, and how it stacks up against WordPress.
Sweet Highlights from Google March 2025 Core Update
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.
Google’s Review Count Glitch: Google Business Profile Reviews Missing?
Did your business notice a drop in your Google review count? Google confirmed a display issue that temporarily made reviews vanish. Here’s what’s happening behind the scenes.
Spam or Sugar? Google December 2024 Spam Update
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 December 2024 Core Update: What We Know
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.