Google August 2024 Core Update: What SEO Experts and Local Businesses Need to Know
The August 2024 core update, launched by Google, has introduced volatility in search rankings, impacting sites previously affected by the September 2023 helpful content update. A ranking bug, acknowledged by Google, has further complicated the situation. While the full rollout will take a month, some search engine optimization companies are noticing slight improvements in visibility for sites previously hit hard. However, these are not full recoveries, and the changes are mixed, affecting both previously impacted and untouched sites. Monitoring your site’s performance during this update is crucial.