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An Overview of the Major Google Algorithm Updates of 2014

Hubspot

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. For your reference, here are the names given to Google''s algorithm updates that were relevant for 2014 and a brief description of each. February 2014: Page Layout #3.

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The History of the Google Algorithm

ClearVoice

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. 2014 – HTTPS/SSL The HTTPS/SSL update didn’t get a fun name. But it was important.

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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. Upon finding duplicate content, file a DMCA complaint with Google. They can create 404 and 503 errors in your Google Search Console.

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