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Chris commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

Seems that adsense is almost back as normal after the past 4-5 days.

Comment ID #6824925464 01/17/2026 09:57 am

John A. User commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

Thanks for the tip off, I didn't see it... <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyn0ek5rdpo">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyn0ek5rdpo</a> <blockquote>The judge also called for Google to allow certain competitors to display the tech giant's search results as their own in a bid to give upstarts the time and resources they need to innovate.</blockquote>I guess like what Bing does with DDG? Google's response is typical... I wonder if, as Google appeals, everything is back on the table again, but I guess they'll be reigned in for what they can do because of Trumpty. I wonder how long this appeal will take, hopefully not another five years. <blockquote>"These mandates would risk Americans' privacy and discourage competitors from building their own products — ultimately stifling the innovation that keeps the U.S. at the forefront of global technology," Mulholland wrote.</blockquote>Oh yeah, play the privacy angle when if its done correctly, there is no privacy issue because Google won't/shouldn't be sending any private information, only data. <blockquote>Last month, the EU opened an investigation into Google over its AI summaries, which appear above search results.</blockquote>Every jurisdiction should be doing that... In the meantime, Brinkema needs to wake up, finish her remedies phase and reveal. I wouldn't be surprised if she's being harassed/lobbied by Trump's pro BigTech officials to water it down. I bet she's rewriting because of it, wouldn't surprise me. Although UK is not part of the EU anymore, hopefully, that will encourage others including our Compeitions and Mergers Authority to look into it (I forget their full and proper name).

Comment ID #6824924589 01/17/2026 09:55 am

Hunar commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

I feel like house fresh increased because they threw a fit and blasted everywhere and got so much attention. Especially after getting invited to Google hq for that bs meeting. one site to look out for would be inspired taste. They’ve been blasting Google all over the news everywhere for ai overviews stealing their content or just straight up mixing it with other recipes. It would be interesting to see now if they get a huge boost after all this as well.

Comment ID #6824916465 01/17/2026 09:34 am

John A. User commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

All I can say, is go for it.

Comment ID #6824897963 01/17/2026 08:47 am

John A. User commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

Yes and get rid of PAA, Videos etc. Also don't hide Youtube videos as link as what Google does.

Comment ID #6824897641 01/17/2026 08:46 am

Sam commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

Have you seen house fresh they were tiny before now around the same size as me and not an old site. Having a tantrum about it obviously paid off. Google are using them as a flagship - have we done stuff right? How about they look in the stats for the sites they have hurt. I have increased my traffic 9% and RPM a little since my crash out on here but that's not to say it will last. Still 80% down from last year. It needs some serious looking into, with the amount of spam and hurting white hat sites.

Comment ID #6824897547 01/17/2026 08:46 am

DataDonkey commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

Yesterday Google filed the appeal to Judge Meathead's ruling because they don't want to share data. I also saw in the news that BBC will begin producing shows to release on Youtube because Youtube now has more viewers then BBC. There appears to be no consequences for Google. Judge Meathead's piss poor remedies actually strengthened Google's search monopoly which they use as a weapon to eliminate competition. These are just bad times and getting worse by the day.

Comment ID #6824884895 01/17/2026 08:09 am

Sam commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

Don't bring more spam in the world its not ethical, Ive known this guy for 20 years it is stuff you can only learn via private groups.

Comment ID #6824880850 01/17/2026 07:56 am

Mark commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

You're trying to run before you can walk. It's just bizarre to think a failing, beginner seo can jump into one of the most competitive, high value niches without even knowing what 'casino affiliate' is lol. You're wasting your time... go get a job

Comment ID #6824866434 01/17/2026 07:02 am

Tushar Grover commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

You means everyone who gets in this field knows everything from start, do you know something about it which you can share to be successful, do you also do it?

Comment ID #6824865433 01/17/2026 06:58 am

Mark commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

If you need to ask that, you're not going to be able to do it. It would be quicker/easier for you to become a qualified surgeon than a successful black hat spammer.

Comment ID #6824864620 01/17/2026 06:55 am

John A. User commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

They have no plan, no methodology anymore, they keep tweaking and changing and seeing what happens and to hell with the consequences.

Comment ID #6824856576 01/17/2026 06:20 am

Tushar Grover commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

What is casino affiliate and how it is done?

Comment ID #6824852505 01/17/2026 06:00 am

Sam commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

I think he must be a spy I read Barrys article about him - and all reference from twitter and john have been deleted.

Comment ID #6824832844 01/17/2026 04:14 am

Sam commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

All Barrys links have disappeared on his article about him. Maybe he was a spy after all. All the twitter posts about him have also been deleted.

Comment ID #6824832472 01/17/2026 04:13 am

Taryn White commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

I remember that too. I just don't recall if anything ever came of anyone trying to figure out his deal.

Comment ID #6824752102 01/16/2026 08:34 pm

DataDonkey commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

I only remember him predicting updates and one or two hit, but he's the only one I can think of. I remember Barry checking his IP addresses too because of the mystery surrounding that guy.

Comment ID #6824750940 01/16/2026 08:30 pm

Taryn White commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

That has to be who he's talking about.

Comment ID #6824750161 01/16/2026 08:27 pm

DataDonkey commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

You're not talking about that Bill Lambert guy are you?

Comment ID #6824748346 01/16/2026 08:21 pm

MrSEO commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

He was like an insider, he was pretty big on here then he vanished this was long before the helpful content updates. Trying to remember his user name

Comment ID #6824696873 01/16/2026 05:32 pm

Sam commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

Black hats are celebrating apparently. LLM's don't hit their categories.

Comment ID #6824680525 01/16/2026 04:49 pm

Hunar commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

Wouldn't surprise me at all, literally all i see ranking for everything is Parasites, Spam and hacked sites. For almost every keyword I track.

Comment ID #6824678291 01/16/2026 04:43 pm

Sam commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

If they are doing deals with some publishers and not others that strengthens the argument that they should NOT exist. I am actually finding ChatGTP (which I am using for personal reasons to help me with documents relating to my car) pretty useless. They will go out of business when AI crashes. The ads won't be enough to keep them afloat they only have 1 million users a week (tiny)

Comment ID #6824675188 01/16/2026 04:36 pm

Sam commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

Bing is not looking that bad they just need to make co-pilot optional then they will be real competition, right now they just copying google UI

Comment ID #6824671915 01/16/2026 04:28 pm

Sam commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

I am sorry I hope in Q2 March 26 AI overviews is turned off.

Comment ID #6824669479 01/16/2026 04:23 pm

Sam commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

I hope he comes back. Was it me as I saw AI overviews in a publisher conference a year before they launched

Comment ID #6824668755 01/16/2026 04:21 pm

Sam commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

That's my feeling right now.

Comment ID #6824668076 01/16/2026 04:20 pm

Sam commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

My friend does black hat and he said hes having the time of his life and making more than ever. Around $25k a month off casino affiliates. I obviously don't do that or go down that road and I don't like black hat strategy. I have always been white hat but he also said that when he went to a conference the white hat were really stressed and depressed - when he went to a similar conference in black hat they were really happy making tons. Just sums up guys we seem to be in a bad position because we do the right thing of making human content for the world. So wrong for us.

Comment ID #6824666638 01/16/2026 04:16 pm

John A. User commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

Precisely, OpenAI is losing so much money that ads is its only salvation. It might hurt Google but do nothing for publishers. Yes agree with your assessment on Brinkema, she'll use it to cop out. I see Microsoft are apparently pushing their own Adsense soon so Google will seize on that also.

Comment ID #6824657877 01/16/2026 03:56 pm

Zolux commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 15-16

Lot of shuffling in my niche...

Comment ID #6824654802 01/16/2026 03:49 pm

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