How to Survive a Google Core Update | Ep. #1193

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In episode #1193, we discuss the best strategies for overcoming the traffic drop that often results from updates. Creating a product such as a simple game, tool, or widget is an effective means of getting your traffic numbers climbing again. Tune in to hear what percentage your visitor numbers might be reduced and some of the novel ways to combat the problem!  </span></p> <p><strong>TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:</strong></p> <ul> <li>[00:28] <span style="font-weight: 400;">Today’s topic: How to Survive a Google Core Update. </span></li> <li>[00:34] <span style="font-weight: 400;">Our recent experience with dropped visitor numbers.</span></li> <li>[01:05] <span style="font-weight: 400;">An observation about the quality and the number of traffic for certain sites. </span></li> <li>[01:14] <span style="font-weight: 400;">How</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Core updates affect the traffic to a site and when it recovers.</span></li> <li>[02:00] <span style="font-weight: 400;">Why it is not always possible to avoid hits when Google makes algorithm changes.</span></li> <li>[02:20] <span style="font-weight: 400;">The trend that started in 2018 and not relying on search and social media. </span></li> <li>[02:48] <span style="font-weight: 400;">Thinking outside the box by generating your own traffic.</span></li> <li>[03:35] <span style="font-weight: 400;">Gaining traffic by building your own unique product, such as a game or a tool!</span></li> <li>[04:27] <span style="font-weight: 400;">Taking matters into your own hands as far as leads are concerned.</span></li> <li>[05:48] <span style="font-weight: 400;">Another great example of a product you can create to get more traffic. </span></li> <li>[07:45] <span style="font-weight: 400;">To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the</span> <a href= "https://marketingschool.io/growth-accelerator-mastermind"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Marketing School</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">site for more