Did your traffic just fall off a cliff? You’re not alone. Google’s August Spam Update is here — and it’s hitting hard.
In this video, James from SEO Sherpa breaks down the latest Google update that rolled out on August 26, explaining who it hit, why it matters, and how to recover if your rankings dropped overnight.
You’ll learn: ✅ What Google’s August Spam Update targeted (doorway pages, spun text, low-effort AI content) ✅ Why spam updates are as dangerous as core updates ✅ The difference between a penalty and an algorithmic filter ✅ Why quality sites often benefit after spam purges ✅ How to audit your site and start recovering traffic
If your site took a hit, don’t panic — recovery is possible. Clean up your content, improve user experience, and focus on quality over quantity.
