How To Survive Google Updates And Stay On Top

By Ayub Farooq


From Penguin and Panda to Google's most recent Hummingbird, dealing with and surviving Google's Algo updates is one of the most challenging parts of running a successful online business. Knowing how to react, what to change or what to expect is nearly impossible and in most instances measures can only be taken once the update is released, and it's effects are widely known. Finding the right information is key to knowing how to get your sites back up and ranking quickly and effectively.



Backlinking and proper on-site SEO has long been the backbone of effectively ranking websites online. In the past ranking was as simple as including the right metadata, good headings and throwing a million low-quality links at the site. Recent updates have changed all that, with the Google penalizing sites with low quality or suspicious link building patterns as well as watching for keyword stuffing and spammy content.

The latest algo updates have shifted the focus to quality and freshness, forcing webmasters to update their sites frequently and with quality original content in order to keep their rankings. While this might make it more time consuming in some ways, it ensures that users are happy with and satisfied with the information they find on their searches.

Adding a blog to your website and taking the time to add high quality content to your site on a regular bases is a good way to prepare for Google Search engine updates. Being careful not to purchase low quality links from foreign or questionable sites is also an important part of keeping Googles trust and ratings.

There are a host of well versed online marketers who are willing to share their knowledge of the market. Keeping yourself updated on SEO practices is the best way to make sure you are doing what works to rank now.




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