Google Have Algorithm Filibuster To Annoy Webmasters? Nope.

Jan 30, 2015 - 8:32 am 22 by

filibusterIn this mornings Google Webmaster Hangout with John Mueller on Google+, one question asked was about why Panda has not really updated since October. Truth is, I am not if that is true, Google may have pushed out smaller Panda refreshes since.

In any event, the person who asked the question added "Google really shouldn't delay or pause algorithms once it starts them."

Google's John Mueller responded to that by saying at 8 minutes and 5 seconds, "it is not the case that we kind of artificially stop them just to bug webmasters around that."

John said that Google runs these algorithms regularly but sometimes they are run more regularly than other times. He added, "we try to keep them running as regular as possible, but sometimes that is not always possible."

But it is not the case, John said, that they slow or stop them just to mess with Webmasters.

Which reminds me of the classic Patton Oswalt's Star Wars Filibuster on Parks and Recreation:

Should Google do algorithm filibusters to mess with us?

Here is the question and answer from the morning hangout:

Forum discussion at Google+.

 

Popular Categories

The Pulse of the search community

Search Video Recaps

 
- YouTube
Video Details More Videos Subscribe to Videos

Most Recent Articles

Search Forum Recap

Daily Search Forum Recap: June 12, 2025

Jun 12, 2025 - 10:00 am
Google Search Engine Optimization

Google Softens Its Stance On Automated Translation Using AI

Jun 12, 2025 - 7:51 am
Google Ads

Google Ads Policy Update: Individual Accounts Can Be Paused Over Manager Account Violations

Jun 12, 2025 - 7:41 am
Google Maps

Google Business Profiles Changes Add Updates To Posts

Jun 12, 2025 - 7:31 am
Google

Google Search Tests Stock Level Colors

Jun 12, 2025 - 7:21 am
Google Ads

Google Ads Asset-Level PMax Reporting Rolling Out To Some

Jun 12, 2025 - 7:11 am
Previous Story: Google Webmaster Tools User Study Sign Ups