What the Latest Google Core Update Really Changed

E680: The dust has settled on the March 2025 Google Core Algorithm Update. Here’s what actually changed. In this episode, I break down the biggest winners, losers, and key shifts from the latest update - and more importantly, how you should adjust your SEO strategy in response. Topics covered: - Content quality signals refined - UGC platforms: Reddit’s rise, Quora’s dip, forums fading - Retail & e-commerce SEO volatility: Uniqlo vs. Amazon - AI Overviews and their impact on blog CTR - The rise of bottom-of-funnel SEO - How to build topical authority that ranks 💎 Compact Keywords - My SEO Course - Get paying customers through SEO - Clear step-by-step video breakdowns - SEO templates to be copied and adapted for your products and services: https://compactkeywords.com/ 00:00 Introduction to the Core Algorithm Update 00:15 Content Quality Signals Refined 01:15 Impact on User-Generated Content (UGC) Platforms 02:46 Volatility in Retail and E-commerce 03:46 AI Overviews and Their Effects 05:02 Strategies for SEO Success Post-Update 06:37 Final Thoughts The Edward Show. Your daily search engine optimization podcast: https://edwardsturm.com/the-edward-show/ #searchengineoptimization #seohacks #seotips #digitalmarketing