Google is known to update its search algorithms multiple times in a year. According to a recent tweet by Google, ‘Each day, Google usually releases one or more changes designed to improve our results. Some are focused around specific improvements. Some are broad changes. Last week, we released a broad core algorithm update. We do these routinely several times per year. As with any update, some sites may note drops or gains. There’s nothing wrong with pages that may now perform less well. Instead, it’s that changes to our systems are benefiting pages that were previously under-rewarded.’
So, what does this mean for the digital marketers? What happens to your SEO efforts?
Well, some updates can work against you and some might work in your favour. However, primarily, you need to stop looking for a fix. If you talk to any digital expert, he/she will ask you to focus on two fundamental aspects of digital marketing:
- Quality content
- Keywords
Despite the large number of updates that Google makes to its search algorithm, the main concept of the search engine is to identify and promote original, genuine and high quality content. Keywords play a major role in ensuring that your content is ranked for the right terms and phrases. Having said this, keeping an eye on the updates is necessary to ensure that your efforts are in the right direction. While broad changes don’t affect websites a lot, focused changes done by Google could require to fine-tune your SEO strategy to ensure that you are not being left behind.
Fresh quality content should be at the top of your list if you are seeking to improve the SEO ranking of your website or blog. Remember, Google ranks pages, not websites. Keep all your webpages updated and remove all outdated and irrelevant content. Google can be your best ally provided you don’t try to outsmart the algorithm.
Let the search engine believe that your website creates quality content and has keywords that are highly relevant to the content. With Google’s focus of providing the best experience to searchers, you will almost always find yourself in a ‘sweet SEO spot’. Good Luck!
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