There appears to be a link related Google algorithm update occurring right now in search engine results.
1. Google Fred?: Significant Algorithm Ranking Update
There appears to be a link related Google algorithm update occurring right now in search engine results.
With significant forum chatter & no confirmation from Google, it’s difficult to determine if this update is targeting spammy links, low quality content, or something else.
https://www.seroundtable.com/google-algorithm-ranking-update-23523.html & https://www.seroundtable.com/google-fred-algorithm-update-23529.html
2. Google RankBrain: Ranking Signals Influenced By Query & User
Gary Illyes has confirmed that Google’s RankBrain signals are influenced by a number of factors such as query, user intent. Location seems to also be another factor however this is yet to confirmed.
http://www.thesempost.com/weight-google-ranking-signals-changes-based-search/
3. Google Analytics: AMP Pages Incorrectly Tracked
GA is currently facing issues with Google supported Accelerated Mobile Page tracking, witnessing inaccurate data for key metrics such as pageviews & bounce rates.
http://searchengineland.com/using-amp-known-bug-probably-screwing-google-analytics-270466
4. Google: Mobile Page Speed Vs Bounce Rate
Research conducted by Think With Google has identified that as a mobile-page load time goes from 1 to 7 seconds, the likelihood of users bouncing off the site increases by 113%.
Read the full report here.
http://www.thesempost.com/google-bounce-rate-increases-longer-load-times/
