Last Algorithm Update of 2024; Google Rolls Out December Core Update
Google has announced the rollout of its December 2024 core algorithm update, expected to be completed over the next two weeks.
This update comes shortly after the conclusion of the November core update, reflecting the company’s commitment to refining its search algorithms to deliver better results.
Context on Google’s Algorithm Updates
In a blog post from November 2023 titled “A Q&A on Google Search Updates”, Google shared insights into its update cadence. The company clarified that it uses “multiple ranking systems that do different things” and is “always looking at ways to improve these systems to show better results.”
Exploring more about this latest search engine ranking news, While Google strives to space out notable updates, the sheer volume of improvements sometimes makes back-to-back rollouts unavoidable. Both the November and December updates exemplify this dynamic approach to enhancing search experiences.
What to Expect from the December Update
As with previous core updates, specific changes brought by the December update remain undisclosed. However, site owners and creators can expect shifts in search rankings, as the update focuses on rewarding helpful, reliable, and people-first content.
Recent November Update
Google had announced its November 2024 core update’s release on their Google Search Central X account on 12th November around 2 AM. It was expected this core update will impact Search engine rankings.
Furthermore, this November 2024 core update rollout was finally completed on December 5, 2024. This core update was started on 11th November 2024 and was completed 24 days.
