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An Overview of the Major Google Algorithm Updates of 2014

Hubspot

Inbound marketers are constantly on alert for changes in Google''s ever-evolving algorithm. To make sure you''re fully up to date on the latest major changes in SEO, we''ve compiled a full list of the most important Google algorithm updates from 2014. The Major Google Algorithm Updates of 2014. February 2014: Page Layout #3.

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The History of the Google Algorithm

ClearVoice

For SEO content marketing , the algorithm is a guiding star and a mystery. 2012 – Pirate The aptly named Pirate update generated negative rankings for Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown requests. This means that it’s unclear how many DMCA violations trigger a negative ranking factor.

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How Poor Website Security Negatively Impacts SEO Rankings

Single Grain

As of August 2014, Google announced that HTTPS is a ranking signal: Today, HTTPS is the poster child of trust and security, directly influencing the UX and the SEO of a site. Marketing and sale profiles across the web. Upon finding duplicate content, file a DMCA complaint with Google. Get A Free Consultation.

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