Have you noticed fluctuations in your SEO rankings? Google is busy rolling out a large SEO update that is impacting New Zealand SEO rankings. Some sites, that follow SEO best practices, are benefiting from the update, whilst others are languishing.
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On August 4th 2018, Google Search released a statement saying the roll out of the changes should be done by mid next week, in other words, around the 9th of August.
What to do after this Google update?
- Check your organic rankings for a breadth of keywords that you target.
- Check your impression share in Google Search Console or another rank tracking tool, look for sudden drops or gains.
- Check your competitor rankings, see if they have lost or gained.
- If your rankings were impacted, then take action, don’t expect your rankings to just bounce back.
Which websites are typically impacted by a Google update?
- Websites with low quality copy e.g. websites that duplicate or scrape copy from other websites.
- Websites that use illicit link building strategies (these websites get hit the most), click here to read more.
- Websites that provide a poor user experience and load slowly (test your website load speed here).
- Websites that are not mobile friendly.
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FAQs
Why is mobile-friendliness important for websites during a Google update?
Mobile-friendliness is important for websites during a Google update because Google considers mobile usability as a ranking factor, and websites that are not mobile-friendly may experience a drop in rankings and organic visibility.
Which types of websites are typically impacted by a Google update?
A Google update typically impacts websites with low-quality copy, illicit link-building strategies, poor user experience and slow loading speed, and those that are not mobile-friendly.
