Google Algorithm Update History 2024 – Key Changes

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Month Update Name Purpose of the update Key changes to the algorithm
January Core Update Increase the relevance of search results Improve content quality ratings, eliminate pages with low user value
March Page Experience Update Improving the user experience on the site Optimizing Core Web Vitals , strengthening the importance of page loading speed and interactivity
May Spam Update Reducing the visibility of spammy sites Strengthening anti-spam filters, eliminating low-quality sites and abusive content
August YMYL (Your Money, Your Life) Update Improving the quality of results in sensitive industries Targeting financial and health categories, rigorous assessments of sensitive content
October AI Content Update Limiting the visibility of AI-generated architect phone number data content New filters to detect low-quality AI content, strengthen authenticity and quality assessment
November Core Update (Google Core Update November 2024) Adapting results to user needs Changes to content quality and relevance assessment, focus on better matching results to search intent
Major Search Results Changes – Google November 2024 Update
This update, like most Core Updates , primarily affects the quality and relevance of search results . In practice, this means that sites that offer more valuable and relevant content can gain higher visibility in search results. Google wants users to find exactly what they are looking for, quickly and without having to browse through many pages.