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5 days ago

April & May 2026 Google Webmaster Report: Core & Spam Update, Back Button Hijacks, Spam Reports & More

Google announced a shiny new search spam penalty that targets back button hijacking. Google even sent out notices for sites that will see action taken if they don't make changes.
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fromSearch Engine Roundtable
3 months ago

Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

Third-party tools detected renewed Google Search ranking volatility beginning January 15, 2026, with some sites reporting traffic swings and Discover spam increases.
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3 months ago

Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 12

Search rankings showed renewed volatility around January 12, 2026, with SEOs reporting noticeable ranking fluctuations despite most monitoring tools appearing calm.
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fromSearch Engine Roundtable
2 months ago

Google Search Ranking Volatility February 10th

An unconfirmed Google Search ranking update on February 10 is causing renewed volatility and SEO community concern, distinct from the February 5 Discover core update.
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
11 months ago

Daily Search Forum Recap: May 19, 2025

Google seems to be rolling out Google Discover on desktop, which marks a significant shift in how users will access content.
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