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First Google core update of 2024 brings bad news for most news publishers
Google's first core algorithm update of 2024 spells bad news for the vast majority of publishers
ByFighting for quality news media in the digital age.
Google's first core algorithm update of 2024 spells bad news for the vast majority of publishers
ByNatural language processing is being used automate article tagging and boost SEO.
ByAn autumn of major Google changes has led to despair and confusion at news publishers.
ByThe October core update appeared to have a bigger impact than other algorithm changes this year.
ByGoogle now has a "high degree of confidence" it can answer questions on its own.
ByPublishers were less affected by March's core algorithm update than they were six months earlier.
ByData suggests publishers are losing in search – but there are still wins to be had.
ByiMatrics delivers huge benefits for publishers through automated metadata.
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