Timeline of Google Algorithm Updates (Read 9 times)

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Google's algorithms are a complex system that extracts data from the search index and instantly provides relevant results to a query from possible options. The search engine uses a combination of algorithms andranking factorsto generate answers that sort/filter by relevance tosearch engine results page (SERP). If at the beginning Google only occasionally made small changes, now the system constantly updates its algorithms to improve the quality of search results. Every year, Google carries out large and serious algorithmic updates that affect the position of sites in the SERP . We decided to trace the chronology of important changes to Google's algorithm from its inception to today, taking into account major and well-known core updates.


Content: Timeline of Google algorithm updates 2003 2005 2007 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Google Update Read also : Page relevance: what is it and how to increase it? 7 services for checking search positions Timeline of Google algorithm updates As you know, Google was first launched in Dominican Republic WhatsApp Number 1998. This starts the countdown of algorithm updates. 2003 Fritz Update (November 15) In July, the Fritz update was released, known for the fact that the search engine began to index pages on the Internet every day. Previously, information was processed monthly, which gave rise to the term "Google Dance". This meant that the rating changed every 6-7 days. After the Fritz update, Google started making small changes every day.



The process was also called everflux, which means constant fluctuation, a continuous cycle of updates to the ranking algorithm. Florida Update On November 15-16, Google releases the Florida update, which ushered in a new era of SEO. Its purpose was to search for spam, as well as to get rid of manipulative optimization methods, with the help of which sites raised their ranking. Such manipulations included keyword stuffing, using multiple sites under the same brand, invisible text, and hidden links. The update caused a massive stir as it was the pre-holiday period and retailers were gearing up for sales. Many sites, some completely innocent, literally fell out of the search results or lost a lot of positions. After that, Google promised not to make such changes again on holidays.