There was a spike in Google search ranking volatility around May 22, 2024. This caused speculation about a potential Google algorithm update, but it hasn’t been officially confirmed by Google.
Here’s a summary of what happened:
- Before May 22nd: There was a period of relative calm after an unconfirmed update on May 16th.
- May 22nd: SEOs noticed significant fluctuations in search rankings and there was a lot of discussion online about ranking movements.
- Possible reasons: Some speculate it could be a new update, but it could also be unrelated to an update.
It’s important to note that Google’s algorithm updates can take weeks or even months to fully roll out, so the volatility might continue for a while.