Google Core Update August 2024: What You Need to Know
In this video, we discuss the recently announced Google Core Update for August 2024, as revealed by John Mueller. We cover the update's goal to improve search result quality by showcasing more genuinely useful content and reducing SEO-centric content. The video provides predictions, potential impacts on independent publishers, and actionable guidelines on how to respond to changes in traffic. We also highlight manual action penalties and the volatility of search rankings as reported by SEMrush. Viewers are encouraged to avoid quick fixes and monitor traffic changes before making holistic site adjustments. Free SEO strategy sessions and course details are also shared for those needing further assistance.
00:00 Introduction to Google's August 2024 Core Update 00:25 Initial Reactions and Predictions 00:49 Details of the Update and Its Impact 02:27 Guidelines for Handling Traffic Changes 07:01 Case Studies of Impacted Websites 09:48 Monitoring and Future Predictions 11:54 Conclusion and Resources
