Google’s John Mueller responded to a question about whether core updates roll out in stages or follow a fixed sequence. His answer offers some clarity about how core updates are rolled out and also about what some core updates actually are.
Question About Core Update Timing And Volatility
An SEO asked on Bluesky whether core updates behave like a single rollout that is then refined over time or if the different parts being updated are rolled out at different stages.
The question reflects a common observation that rankings tend to shift in waves…
