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Google Algorithm Updates in 2018 So Far | HiTechNectar

It is well known that Google works continuously to optimize their services on a regular basis. This implies adding occasionally adding minor and major updates to the Google algorithm that shake things up every now and then. This makes it necessary for the SEO community to stay updated with the updates and the effects of the same. 2018 was no exception to this.

There were a number of significant updates from Google in 2018 as well. Let’s take a quick look at the Google Algorithm Updates 2018.

Google Algorithm List

  1. Brackets Core Update:
    This core update was launched in March earlier this year. Many sites saw major volatility on 3rd and 8th of March
  2. Mobile-first Index Roll-out:
    With this update, Google would index the websites primarily according to their mobile versions.
  3. Snippet Length Drop:
    In May, Google rolled back most of the snippets to the earlier limits (150-160 characters after testing longer snippets of 300+ characters.

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