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A Google Update Happened?

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Chenzo last edited by

I'm curious to know what us MOZ folks have to say about an update on Google.

Article here: http://searchengineland.com/big-google-search-update-happening-chatter-thinks-258142

Any ideas?
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TimHolmes last edited by

it still looks to be rolling out, lots of turbulence still. I have been lucky so far to only be seeing small movements and not the big drops some have seen. Fingers crossed it stays that way.
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Beachflower last edited by

I think an Update happened today. Look at the screenshot of my two projects.

1.https://nationalpaydayloanrelief.com/

2. http://www.parksandbraxton.com/

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Linda-Vassily last edited by

Take a look at the Mozcast for yesterday--108 degrees and stormy!!
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