Google Spam and Core Updates

In October, Google rolled out a spam and core update, causing fluctuations in the search results of various websites. In an effort to improve user experience, Google is placing more emphasis on high-quality content. Websites with low-quality or spammy content are likely to be penalised and may see a significant drop in their rankings.

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In November Google is rolling out a reviews update. The update will regularly evaluate review and opinion-based content without further announcements. Sites offering reviews should focus on meeting Google's quality guidelines to adapt to the new system.

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In 2024, Chrome and other browsers have begun phasing out third-party cookies in order to better protect user privacy. Drive will now allow downloads without third-party cookies embedded on external websites. This is a separate feature from downloading files directly from Drive.