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SERP Volatility

The degree of fluctuation in search results, often signalling algorithm activity.

SERP volatility trackers like Semrush Sensor, MozCast and RankRanger monitor day-to-day ranking changes across keyword sets. Sustained high volatility often indicates an algorithm update in progress. Monitoring volatility helps SEOs distinguish between site-specific issues and broader market changes during ranking shifts.

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Core Algorithm Update

A major Google algorithm change affecting how rankings are calculated broadly.

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The complex set of rules and machine learning systems that rank web pages.

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