There is no such thing as a doubt that Google goes by a tough patch proper now on many fronts. Between all of the complaints about search quality, all of the search bugs, the revelations from the DOJ investigation, click data confusion, shaking the cushions, Gemini’s faults, the checklist goes on and on… Plus, in fact, Google is the massive man and is now not the little begin up it was 25 years in the past.
It’s no marvel SEOs like Google far much less right now than they did years in the past.
A ballot I ran on X reveals that about 68% of SEOs like Google much less now than they did up to now. About 25.5% stated they like Google the identical as they did. And solely 6.5% stated they like Google extra now. That is out of 1,769 votes, which is usually a whole lot of votes.
Right here is the ballot:
SEOs – how are you feeling about Google as of late?
— Barry Schwartz (@rustybrick) February 27, 2024
A pie chart for my pie chart lovers:
I imply, I am unable to blame them. The notion round Google’s model might be at an all time low. I’ve by no means seen so many complaints and vile hate round Google in my 20+ years protecting the corporate.
The problems with Google’s search high quality, the guarantees month after month to do higher, and people who have misplaced companies and a few who’ve had their lives destroyed (which is not knew, it occurred with the Florida replace in 2003, Panda in 2011, Penguin, Medic replace and all Google updates). And all of the unhealthy press from the paperwork launched over the DOJ trails.
It simply appears Google shouldn’t be the corporate a few of us as soon as cherished.
I believe Google is properly conscious of it and considering of the way to make enhancements however is it too late?
Discussion board dialogue at X.
