VANCOUVER, BC
705-1221 Homer St, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6B 1C5
TORONTO, ON
250 Yonge Street, Suite 2201, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5B 2L7
Back

Google Algorithm History

History of Google Algorithm Updates

What are Google Algorithms?

Google’s algorithms are a complex system used to retrieve data from its search index and instantly deliver the best possible results for a query. The search engine uses a combination of algorithms and numerous ranking factors to deliver webpages ranked by relevance on its search engine results pages (SERPs).

In its early years, Google only made a handful of updates to its algorithms. Now, Google makes thousands of changes every year.

Most of these updates are so slight that they go completely unnoticed. However, on occasion, the search engine rolls out major algorithmic updates that significantly impact the SERPs such as:

Below we have compiled a full list of Google algorithm launches, updates, and refreshes that have rolled out over the years, as well as links to resources for SEO professionals who want to understand each of these changes.

All Updates

March 2023 Core Update

March 15, 2023

Google announced a core algorithm update, which began on March 15 and finished rolling out on March 28. To learn more about core updates, see the Google Search Central Blog.

Read: Google Rolls Out March 2023 Core Algorithm Update 

February 2023 Product Reviews Update

February 21, 2023

Google announced the launch of the February 2023 Product Reviews Update, which began on February 21 and was completed on March 18. The update applies to these languages globally: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Russian, Dutch, Portuguese, and Polish. See the Google Search Central Blog to learn more about the product review system.

Read: Google February 2023 Product Reviews Update 

Read: Google Clarifies Product Review Best Practices 

Read: Analyzing The Google February 2023 Product Review Update 

Contact Us for SEO Services

Contact our team at Optimized Webmedia to learn more about our SEO services.

ONE-STOP SHOP

SEO, GOOGLE ADS, PPC, DIGITAL MARKETING SOCIAL MEDIA, AMAZON, WEB DESIGN

OUR AWARDS
Testimonials

What our clients say
about our studio.

OUR CLIENTS
OUR PARTNERS
OUR ASSOCIATIONS

Let's Start a Project Together!

    0/5 (0 Reviews)

    We use cookies to give you the best experience. Cookie Policy