Roundup Time!

‍It’s the 3rd week of September, and the SEO world is buzzing with updates and news.

From the aftermath of Google’s August 2024 core update to upcoming SEO conferences, there’s plenty to catch up on.

Let’s dive into the latest happenings in search rankings, industry events, and more!

Google August 2024 Core Update Aftermath

‍The Google August 2024 core update, which began on August 15th and finished rolling out on September 3rd, continues to make waves across the SEO community.

This update, which took 19 days to fully roll out, has led to notable fluctuations in rankings and traffic for many sites.

Let’s dive into the key points:

• Prolonged Volatility: Over a week after the rollout completion, many sites are still seeing major ranking shifts.
• Mixed Recovery for Affected Sites: While some websites hit by the September 2023 helpful content update saw minor recoveries, most have yet to experience substantial improvements.
• Negative Impacts Dominate: Polls show more sites reporting negative impacts than positive outcomes from the August update. SEOs are working hard to analyze what’s behind these changes.

Read more details from Search Engine Land, and SERoundtable.

Ongoing Search Volatility

‍The aftermath of the Google August 2024 core update is still being felt, with search ranking volatility remaining high well into September. SEOs around the globe have reported:

• Continued Ranking Fluctuations: Sites are experiencing unexpected ranking shifts, making SEO strategies difficult to stabilize.
• Inconsistent Metrics: Metrics like page views and revenue are fluctuating unpredictably, particularly in UK search results, where positions seem to be “flying about everywhere.”
• Volatility Across Tools: Third-party tracking tools continue to show instability, reflecting the sustained impact of the core update on search results.

Check out the full report on this ongoing volatility from Search Engine Land.

Upcoming SEO Conferences in Late 2024 and Early 2025

‍As the SEO world continues to adjust to these updates, several major conferences are approaching, offering insights and networking opportunities with industry experts:

• World of Search SEO Conference: September 26-29, 2024, Manila, Philippines
• Brighton SEO: October 3-4, 2024, Brighton, UK & November 19-20, 2024, San Diego, US
• News & Editorial SEO Summit (NESS): October 29-30, 2024 (Online)
• State of Search: October 28-29, 2024, Grapevine, TX

These events are perfect for staying updated on SEO trends and connecting with fellow professionals.

Don’t miss the chance to learn from the best in the field!