{"id":3952,"date":"2020-02-06T16:37:07","date_gmt":"2020-02-06T16:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usdigital.co.uk\/?p=3952"},"modified":"2020-02-11T08:51:05","modified_gmt":"2020-02-11T08:51:05","slug":"google-algorithm-update-february-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usdigital.co.uk\/blog\/google-algorithm-update-february-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Google Algorithm Update February 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

The start of February 2020 has certainly been an interesting month with regards to a potential Google algorithm update. There has been plenty of low lying chatter throughout various chat rooms and forums. This is also reflected in sensors<\/a> which are picking up signs of volatility. These shock waves do not, as yet, appear to be anything major but there is certainly still some movement.<\/p>\n

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The UK has been showing SERP volatility on both desktop and mobile viewports beginning Feb 1st 2020 and continuing through the weekend and into the early stages of the week. We do not yet quite know the implications of these shock waves and as ever Google is typically mute on the topic! We will continue to monitor the sensors and search engine result pages and see if we can discover more. From our end we can only see positive movements for rankings and traffic!<\/p>\n

February 8th Search Update – Something Big Happening?<\/h2>\n

Through the weekend beginning Saturday 8th February 2020, sensors have been picking up signs of a potentially massive Google algorithm update. SEMRush sensor has been throwing up some massive scores well in excess of 9.0\/10 throughout the UK! This is consistent throughout locations in both Europe and the US on both desktop and mobile viewports. Whatever Google is rolling out, it is safe to assume it is going to be a big one!<\/p>\n

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There has been speculation as to whether Google’s featured snippet update (see below) could have some impact upon fluctuation. However, it has been confirmed this update is unlikely to impact scores. The scores that are being thrown up by sensors appear to be correct. Google is yet to comment on the matter. As the rollout continues and more becomes clear we are sure to learn more about its impact and intentions. Until then, sit tight until it blows over!<\/p>\n

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Quick update on this. I contacted @semrush<\/a> and the Sensor data should *not* be affected by the recent featured snippet changes. They are looking into the spike, but said the volatility should be accurate… This matches what @dr_pete<\/a> said about Mozcast data. Just a heads-up. https:\/\/t.co\/MWisOkBueG<\/a><\/p>\n

— Glenn Gabe (@glenngabe) February 8, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n