It’s been a week since the Google June Spam Update rolled out, leading to significant shifts in search rankings. This completed on June 27, 2024. 

It is noteworthy that only three months have passed between spam updates. For comparison, there was just one spam update throughout the entire year of 2023, while 2024 has already seen two updates in just seven months.

This could indicate an increase in spam, likely driven by the rising popularity of AI-generated content, which Google aims to combat.

Let’s take a closer look at how this update has affected various sites and what steps you can take to avoid violating Google’s spam policies.

Purpose of the June 2024 Spam Update

The main purpose of Google’s June 2024 Spam Update is to enhance the detection and mitigation of spammy content that violates Google’s search policies.

The June 2024 update includes improvements to SpamBrain, making it more efficient at spotting spam and adapting to new types of spam that may emerge.

The update particularly targets websites that attempt to manipulate search rankings through spammy practices, including those heavily relying on AI-generated content.

Google’s goal is to maintain a fair and trustworthy search environment, where high-quality content is prioritized over spammy, low-value pages.

How to Avoid Google’s Spam Update Penalization

On June 28th, the level of volatility reached the “Very High” level across nearly all spheres and niches. 

This could indicate that Google was identifying common issues across many sites and penalizing them. I suspect it could have been an unskillful use of ChatGPT or other AI tools generating low-quality content. 

If you believe Google’s statements, which I’m skeptical about, their algorithm is constantly evolving.

Until all sites using 100% AI-generated content are dropped or removed from the SERPs altogether, they will continue to evolve it.

However, if your clients create quality content without relying solely on AI, or if they are skilled at integrating AI-generated text with original insights, you should notice an improvement in their rankings now or in the future. 

The widespread impact of this update suggests that Google has identified a significant issue and is working to address it.

Focus your clients on creating content that is genuinely useful to people. Advice them to share their thoughts, analytics, and personal experiences in articles. 

Don’t hesitate to offer advice and insights that are unique to their expertise. Such personalized content is difficult for artificial intelligence to replicate, making it harder for Google’s algorithm to categorize it as spam.

Be sure to check the positions of your clients’ sites with the WebCEO Rank Tracking Tool, which does not just give cached information but always shows real-time localized data, allowing you to react quickly and effectively work on your SEO strategy.

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Final Word

The June 2024 Spam Update underscores Google’s ongoing efforts to maintain the integrity of its search results by cracking down on spammy practices. 

With the increased frequency of these updates, it is clear that staying compliant with Google’s policies is more crucial than ever. 

By focusing on quality content and regular monitoring, SEO agencies can navigate these changes successfully and ensure their clients’ sites remain visible and valuable to users.

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