The search landscape remains turbulent following the completion of Google’s August 2024 core update. Despite Google’s announcement that the rollout was finished, search ranking volatility persists, with notable fluctuations in Google Search results. The monitoring tools continue to signal high levels of activity, and discussions within the SEO community are still buzzing.
It’s possible that what we’re observing now is the tail end of the August update’s effects, or perhaps it’s an entirely new update that Google hasn’t officially recognized. The exact cause remains unclear, but it’s evident that site owners and SEO professionals are experiencing significant changes in their search rankings.
The volatility appears to have either begun or intensified on the very day Google declared the update complete, with notable shifts continuing from September 3rd through today, September 6th.
Google Tracking Tools
Check out these tools, despite expectations for stability post-September 3rd, most are still showing significant activity:
SEMrush:
SimilarWeb:
Cognitive SEO:
Advanced Web Rankings:
SERPmetrics:
Algoroo:
Accuranker:
SERPstat:
Wincher:
Mangools:
Data For SEO:
Mozcast:
Chatter From The SEO World
The buzz on WebmasterWorld and social media shows no signs of slowing down. Here are a few highlights and comments from various SEO firm executives:
The conversation continues unabated. It’s unclear whether we’re witnessing the final waves of the completed core update or if a new change is underway. One thing is certain: something is still unfolding.