Google algo update myth busting — Ryan Bertollini // Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

Ryan Bertollini, Digital Marketing Strategist at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, delves into ChatGPT for world-building and Google algorithm update myth-busting. Google algorithm updates never fail to stir up anticipation and speculation in the world of SEO. In this anticipation, a fair share of myths and misconceptions often emerge, leaving the SEO community in a state of uncertainty. Today, Ryan discusses Google algorithm update myth-busting.
About the speaker

Ryan Bertollini

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

 is a little camera shy

Ryan is Digital Marketing Strategist at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

Show Notes

  • 03:19
    Addressing Google algorithm update myths within SEO teams
    Its crucial to prevent SEO teams from experiencing "FUD" (fear, unease, and dismay) caused by rumors of algorithm updates and instead focus on core SEO principles. Joining SEO social networks for updates and understanding that not every update will harm your site is also crucial.
  • 05:27
    The impact of Googles public updates on myths within the SEO community
    Google's notifications about updates are often viewed as misinformation by conspiracy theorists. However, the intent behind Google's notifications is consistently about improving the quality of web content for searchers, indicating a sign of faith in what Google is trying to achieve.
  • 06:45
    Challenges for Google when addressing and debunking update myths
    Google's communication about updates can create unnecessary hype and myths within the SEO community. This is further complicated when Google addresses questions around updates and SEOs continue to ask their spokespeople the same question repeatedly.
  • 07:52
    Verifying the impact of Google algorithm updates with data
    Instead of relying on rumors and speculation, it's crucial to wait for the actual update to occur before reacting. Check your data via tools like Search Console and Semrush to determine whether the update had any impact on your site.
  • 10:02
    SEO best practices for handling Google algorithm updates
    Focus on monitoring your data and collaborate with your peers in SEO to determine how theyve been impacted. Ensuring your site is well-structured so its easy for AI bots to read, and providing unique and valuable content remains key.
  • 12:42
    How to navigate Googles algorithm update announcements
    While Google has announced the intention to move away from schema, they also previously announced a departure from backlinks which still hold prominence today. A/B testing is crucial to observe the real impact of these changes as Google's desired results arent always the actual results.
  • 15:16
    The future of Google algorithm updates
    Updates will likely continue to evolve and differ from how we think about them today. Given the dynamic nature of technology and code, updates will remain a constant part of the search landscape

Quotes

  • "What I've always noticed about Google's notifications about what they're doing is, their intent is always the same. They want you as a webmaster to do a better job offering valuable information to their searchers." - Ryan Bertollini

  • "If you hear of an update coming down the pipe, wait till it drops, give it some time to play out, and then pay attention to what's going on with your data." - Ryan Bertollini

  • "I'm guessing that future algo. updates are going to include AI-generated spun content. So, I think truly unique content is going to be the diamond of the future." - Ryan Bertollini

  • "Just because Google announces changes like moving away from schema or backlinks doesn't mean it actually will. Desired results dont always translate to actual results." - Ryan Bertollini

  • "I think code is a real living thing. It never stays still, it breaks all the time. As long as that's a reality, then Google updates will be a constant part of it." - Ryan Bertollini

About the speaker

Ryan Bertollini

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

 is a little camera shy

Ryan is Digital Marketing Strategist at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

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