Google rankings moved in early September. Was it an algorithm update—or just normal volatility?
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Between September 2–8, multiple SEO trackers reported unusual ranking movement. But there’s no official confirmation from Google of a new core or spam update. That distinction matters. If your traffic changed during this period, reacting immediately could lead you to make unnecessary SEO changes. A…
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- 2026-09-16 17:11 · DEV Community — AI
Google rankings moved in early September. Was it an algorithm update—or just normal volatility?