Recipe sites were among the hardest hit since September 2023. Why rewriting recipes does not work, and the six-step recovery that changes what the site is made of.
Recipe and Food Blog Recovery After the Helpful Content Update Read More »
A core update reassesses quality and recovers at the next core update. A spam update enforces a policy and recovers in weeks. Three signals that tell them apart.
Core Update vs Spam Update: Which One Hit You? Read More »
The median rollout is 13 days, core updates 14 and spam 7. Measured from 53 confirmed updates since 2020, with the full range, the 2026 shift, and the limits stated.
How Long Google Updates Actually Take: 53 Rollouts Measured Read More »
Not a prediction list. A readiness list built from policies Google has already documented but not yet enforced, and the numbers to set expectations with.
How to Prepare for Google Algorithm Updates in 2027 Read More »
Four spam updates against two core updates, the longest core gap since 2022, and three reporting changes that caused more misdiagnosis than any single update.
2026 in Review: The Year Spam Updates Overtook Core Updates Read More »
Every Google algorithm update confirmed in 2027, with dates and rollout durations from the Search Status Dashboard. Refreshed twice a day.
Google Algorithm Updates 2027: Live List, Dates and Durations Read More »
Three October 2026 documentation changes: fabricated authors described as deception, hand fact-checking AI called critical, and a stated 3 to 6 month recovery timeline.
Google Now Calls Fake Author Profiles Deception: October 2026 Guidance Changes Read More »
The May 2026 core update ended on 2 June and Google has confirmed none since. What the silence means for anyone demoted, and what to do with the wait.
No Core Update Since May 2026: The Longest Gap in Over Three Years Read More »
The report rolled out worldwide on 31 August 2026, so a missing tab is usually about where you are looking. An empty report is a different problem with ten causes.
Why Can’t I See the Generative AI Tab in Search Console? Read More »
Three controls do three different jobs and two cause damage you did not intend. Why most sites should stay in, when opting out is defensible, and what to check first.
Should You Opt Out of Google’s AI Features? Read More »