Google Algorithm Updates

Last Updated: October 13th, 2013
By Adam Bilter

Every once in a while, Google releases updates to it's algorithm. Think of Google's algorithm like the the secret recipe of Coca-Cola, only a few people in the world know the actual recipe. Only the top engineers at Google know the algorithm. SEO professionals all over the world are always trying to figure out how to figure out the best way to get to the top of search results, but without knowing exactly what the algorithm does, it is difficult if not impossible to know exactly what to do to get top rankings. Google has been releasing algorithm updates frequently since its inception, and recently, each update, especially the Panda (2011) and Penguin (2012) updates have to do with one thing. Quality. For best SEO results, you need to have a solid on-site code foundation, good original content, and real, niche relevant, high quality links. Here is a list of the latest algorithm updates. Check back often to see the latest updates.

Penguin 5 - October 2013
Hummingbird - August 2013
Panda Recovery - July 2013
Panda Dance - June 2013
Penguin 4 - May 2013
Panda 25 - March 2013
Panda 24 - January 2013
Panda 23 - December 2012
Panda 22 - November 2012
Panda 21 - November 2012
Penguin 3 - October 2012
Panda 20 - September 2012
Panda 19 - September 2012
Panda 18 - August 2012
Panda 17 - July 2012
Panda 16 - June 2012
Panda 15 - June 2012
Penguin 2 - May 2012
Panda 14 - April 2012
Penguin - April 2012
Panda 13 - April 2012
Panda 12 - March 2012
Panda 11 - February 2012
Panda 10 - January 2012
Panda 9 - November 2011
Panda 8 - October 2011
Panda 7 - September 2011
Panda 6 - August 2011
Panda 5 - July 2011
Panda 4 - June 2011
Panda 3 - May 2011
Panda 2 - April 2011
Panda Update - April 2011