The Halloween Google Update That Never Was - Season 5, Episode 44
NOV 4, 202520 MIN
The Halloween Google Update That Never Was - Season 5, Episode 44
NOV 4, 202520 MIN
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<p>Thank you to Ahrefs for being the sponsor of this episode.</p><p>Check out the Webmaster Tools - <a href="https://ahrefs.com/webmaster-tools?utm_source=CarolynHolzman&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=partnerships&utm_content=Q2_2025" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://ahrefs.com/webmaster-tools?utm_source=CarolynHolzman&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=partnerships&utm_content=Q2_2025</a></p><p><br></p><p>This week's show topic is a response to the speculation of a Halloween Google Core Update. Since I had the data from all the dates in question, I thought it might be fun to go back as see if there were any alternate explanations for the volatility and ranking swings.</p><p><br></p><p>Spoiler alert!!! There are!</p><p><strong>Last week's episode</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.confessionsofanseo.com/podcast/topical-cohesion-is-designed-topical-authority-is-different-season-5-ep-43/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Topical Cohesion vs Topical Authority</a></p><p>Mentioned in the show:</p><p>Speculation reported on "unannounced" Google update</p><p><a href="https://www.seroundtable.com/google-search-ranking-volatility-october-28-40339.html " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.seroundtable.com/google-search-ranking-volatility-october-28-40339.html </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Indexation Research - <a href="https://www.crawlornocrawl.com/pricing/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Crawl Or No Crawl </a> </p><p><strong>Tools that I use and recommend:</strong></p><p>Indexzilla -<a href="https://www.indexzilla.io" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.indexzilla.io</a> (indexing technology)</p><p>GSC Tool -<a href="https://bit.ly/gsctool" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/gsctool</a></p><p><a href="https://seoinatx.com/">SEO in ATX </a>- SEO as a service</p><p>Ahrefs Marketing Platform - Webmaster Tools <a href="https://ahrefs.com/webmaster-tools?utm_source=CarolynHolzman&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=partnerships&utm_content=Q2_2025" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://ahrefs.com/webmaster-tools?utm_source=CarolynHolzman&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=partnerships&utm_content=Q2_2025</a></p><p><br></p><p>Youtube Channel -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChhoioyIxGKVtV0Hf917ZkA" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Confessions of An SEO®</a></p><p><a href="https://g.co/kgs/xXDzBNf " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://g.co/kgs/xXDzBNf </a>-------- Crawl or No Crawl Knowledge panel</p><p></p><p><strong>Interested in supporting this work and any seo testing?</strong></p><p>Subscribe to Confessions of an SEO™ wherever you get your podcasts. Your subscribing and download sends the message that you appreciate what is being shared and helping others find Confessions of an SEO™</p><p></p><p>An easy place to leave a review <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/confessions-of-an-seo-1973881" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/confessions-of-an-seo-1973881</a></p><p></p><p>You can find me on</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynholzman/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Carolyn Holzman</a> - Linkedin</p><p><a href="https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/11gmtw9gqr&q=American+Way+Media" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">American Way Media </a> Google Directly</p><p><a href="https://www.americanwaymedia.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">AmericanWayMedia.com</a> Consulting Agency</p><p>Need Help With an Indexation Issue? - reach out Text me here - 512-222-3132</p><p><br></p><p></p><p>Music from Uppbeat</p><p>https://uppbeat.io/t/doug-organ/fugue-state</p><p>License code: HESHAZ4ZOAUMWTUA</p>
