Keeping Up With Google: August Core Update Edition

Google released its August core update last week. Here’s everything you need to know about it

Keeping Up With Google: August Core Update Edition

Stay informed on the latest Google updates and their impact on your website's ranking. Check out the August 2024 updates to discover how Google equips you with the best tools for growth.

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Welcome to "Keeping Up With Google" - your go-to source to keep tabs on the recent happenings of the world’s largest search engine!

This month’s edition will highlight August 2024 Google updates and related discussions in X (Twitter).

If you are a digital marketer, advertiser, business owner, or individual with a keen interest in keeping up on significant Google updates, we are here to condense the information to help you stay on top of your game.

Google’s Announcement:

Google announced their latest core algorithm update on August 15th in Google Search Central and SearchLiaison on Twitter (now X).

August 2024 Core Update Highlights

This major update is all about Google’s commitment to boosting user experience by refining the quality and relevance of search results. Here's a quick rundown of the most notable changes:

Focus on User-Centric Content

Google is doubling down on the importance of people-first content. You should shift your focus from optimizing your site for Search rankings to creating content that truly addresses your audience's needs. Think less about the algorithm and more about how you can engage and help your users.

Promoting Valuable Content for Relevant Searches

The new update aims to listen to what creators and users say. The search engine giant ensures that people have access to high-quality sites. Whether it’s a small, independent site or a larger platform, if the content is valuable and original, it’s getting the spotlight it deserves. This isn't a one-time thing—Google is committed to focusing on valuable, relevant content in the future.

Updated Help Page for Core Updates

Google added, they have updated their core updates help page with clearer guidance. Therefore, the site owner can more easily understand and address changes.

The core updates documentation has been restructured for clarity, merging information from other documents and reducing duplication with the helpful content FAQ. The FAQ has been redirected, and the helpful content system section is now archived in the ranking systems guide.

Additionally, Google has removed the Notes documentation since the experiment is discontinued. If you created notes, you can download them using Google Takeout until the end of August 2024.

In Closing,

The core updates can disrupt search results, so focus on creating original, high-quality content. SEOs and site owners should monitor metrics closely and adjust content to align with Google’s emphasis on user value.

For the latest insights and tips on navigating these updates, don’t forget to check out Keeping Up with Google at Scalenut.

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ABout the AUTHOR

Vaishnavi Ramkumar is a content marketer specializing in creating BOFU content for SaaS brands. She believes reader-centric content is the sure-shot way to generate high-quality leads through content marketing. As part of the Scalenut team, Vaishnavi curates content that drives brand awareness and boosts signups. When she's not crafting content, you can find her immersed in the pages of a good book or a course.