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The History of the Google Algorithm

ClearVoice

But in 2011, Google really shook up the SEO world and changed SERP history with its Panda update. Every major Google algorithm update timeline Following Panda’s introduction in 2011, Google issued the following algorithm updates: 2012 – Venice The Venice update launched local SEO.

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An Overview of the Major Google Algorithm Updates of 2014

Hubspot

Pirate: A search filter designed to prevent sites that have a lot of copyright infringement reports (as filed through Google''s DMCA system) from ranking well in Google''s listings. It was first introduced in February 2011. It was first introduced in August 2012.

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Tumblr Shuts Down Popular Blogger: Who's Next?

Hubspot

A spokesperson for Tumblr says: “Tumblr removes any content we receive a valid DMCA complaint for. The other happened in 2011 and involved a guy losing seven years of material. And then all it takes is for Tumblr to get a complaint or two, and whammo -- the company might shut you down. Both involved Google. One happened in 2008.

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