Since the first broad core algorithm update, there has been much confusion, debate, speculation, and questions about what exactly it is. How does a core update differ from a named update that many SEO pros …
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Google Rolls Out November 2024 Core Algorithm Update
Google has released its latest broad core algorithm update for November 2024. This update continues Google’s refinement of search systems to enhance the quality of results. On X, Google states: “Today we released the November …
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Google November 2024 core update rolling out now
Google released the November 2024 core update today. The update will take about two weeks to roll out, Google said. Core updates happen multiple times per year. Core updates can have significant, broad changes to …
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Since the first broad core algorithm update, there has been much confusion, debate, speculation, and questions about what exactly it is. How does a core update differ from a named update that many SEO pros …
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Google’s Mueller Dismisses Core Web Vitals Impact On Rankings
Google Search Advocate John Mueller has reaffirmed that Core Web Vitals are not major ranking factors, responding to data that suggested otherwise. His statements come amid growing industry discussion about the immediate impact of site …
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How to find the ‘best’ Core Web Vitals opportunities
A big challenge for many SEO professionals is identifying what needs to change to move the needle. This article recaps a topic from my SMX Advanced presentation on determining which URLs you should prioritize for …
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Google Rolls Out CrUX Vis Core Web Vitals Tool
Google rolled out a new Core Web Vitals tool called CrUX Vis that shows you hidden patterns in performance scores and offers guidance on what to improve. The data is sourced from the CrUX dataset …
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August 2024 Google core update and a recovery plan
In August, Google rolled out one of its most significant updates of the year. Many SEOs believed it was a partial rollback of the controversial Helpful Content Update – a potential mea culpa from Google. …
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Why Google Lighthouse Doesn’t Include INP, A Core Web Vital
Google’s Lighthouse doesn’t use the Interaction to Next Paint (INP) metric in its standard tests, despite INP being one of the Core Web Vitals. Barry Pollard, Web Performance Developer Advocate on Google Chrome, explained the …
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3 core flaws of SEO audits (and what to do instead)
Automated SEO audits from tools like Ahrefs or Semrush are a bane of the SEO industry. While an SEO audit may be useful, it won’t help build your SEO strategies, achieve your KPIs and grow …
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