What was the Google 'update' on 31st March?
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Hi all. I looked back and saw that there was an update shown in 'Search Analytics' in Webmaster Tools a few weeks before the Mobile algorithm update.
Not been able to find any mention of it and what it did so thought I'd check in here.
ps. Also, this is a 90 day stretch and shows that our rankings have taken a hit since the mobile algorithm update. Interesting stuff (see image below)
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I'd been asking about this on Twitter all week with no response. Thanks for the link; that really helps!
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I was wondering that, too. Details here:
https://support.google.com/webmasters/answer/6211453#search_analytics
A logging error incorrectly reported a drop in impressions and clicks. No actual drop occurred.
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I also noticed the update by google but have no idea about what was it.
let see to if there is any other information come across.
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