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Did your traffic drop or spike around August 18–21? Google’s August 2026 Spam Update officially finished rolling out, and the SEO community is feeling the heat. 📉⚡
Google confirmed the rollout completed in just 3 days (August 18 to August 21), making it one of the fastest and hardest-hitting spam updates in recent memory.
Here is what was targeted this time:
• Low-quality, mass-produced AI content
• Aggressive scaled content abuse
• Thin sites lacking real authority or E-E-A-T
• Unnatural link profiles and manipulative SERP tactics
If your Search Console charts took a dip, now is the time to audit for helpfulness, originality, and user value rather than waiting for rankings to magically return.
How did your or your clients' sites fare during this 3-day rollout?
Did you see a drop, a boost, or zero movement? Drop your numbers below! 👇
#GoogleUpdate #SEO #SearchEngineOptimization #GoogleSearch #OrganicTraffic #DigitalMarketing
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Google Search Console just dropped a massive update: Web Multimodal Search Reporting is LIVE!
If your SEO strategy is still purely text-focused, you’re missing out on a huge chunk of visual traffic.
Google is officially rolling out a new Multimodal Search Filter inside Search Console performance reports.
Here’s what this means for search marketers & creators:
Track Camera & Image Traffic: You can now see exact performance data from Google Lens, Circle to Search, uploaded images, and Chrome’s “Search this image” feature.
Generative AI & Search: Available across standard Search results AND Generative AI features.
Cross-Platform Insights: Works for platform properties like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram accounts too!
My Take: If you’ve been struggling to convince clients or team leads to optimize image alt tags, schema, and visual assets, this data is your goldmine. Visual search isn't just the future anymore; it's trackable today.
For More Updates: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aqeel-ahmed/
Are you seeing the new filter in your Search Console yet? How big of a role does Google Lens play in your niche? 👇
#SEO #GoogleSearchConsole #VisualSearch #DigitalMarketing #GoogleLens #SearchEngineOptimization #GenerativeEngineOptimization #AEO #MarketingTrends
I'm pleased to share a project I successfully worked on for MoveraCare Mobility, a non-emergency medical transportation business in Houston, Texas.
My work focused on helping the business establish a stronger presence on Google through Google Business Profile setup and optimization, making it easier for potential customers to discover its services through Google Search and Maps.
This project reinforced an important lesson: having a great service is only part of growing a business. Making that service easier to find online is equally important.
I enjoy helping businesses improve their local visibility, build credibility, and create a stronger foundation for attracting potential customers.
Are you a business owner looking to improve your visibility on Google Search and Maps? Let's connect.
nice clean gbp setup for the transport business. how did you end up working with a houston business from ibadan, did they find you or did you reach out
SEO or GEO. What are you focusing on in 2026?
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Both, but in that order for most sites. AI search still leans on pages that are crawlable and indexed, so GEO sits on top of SEO rather than replacing it. Where GEO adds something is answer-first sections, consistent facts about the brand across the web, and checking what assistants actually say about you.