Core Update analysis: use Search Console

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clock 2025/09/22
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Core Update analysis using the Search Console

Prieš imdamasis chaotiškų veiksmų – redaguoti puslapius, trinti turinį ar kaltinti algoritmus – pirmiausia įsitikink, kas iš tikrųjų pasikeitė. „Google Search Console“ gali tapti tavo geriausiu įrankiu, jei moki jį naudoti strategiškai.

Steps:

1️⃣ Go to Activities > Search results
2️⃣ Set a date range: compare 13-27 March with two weeks before
3️⃣ Filter by top performing queries
→ Note large changes in clicks and average position
4️⃣ Go to Pages - see which have fallen the most
5️⃣ Boom 💥 - has a clear list of who is affected

📉 Pro tip:

Look for the Search Console delta report to quickly see keyword changes across the entire spectrum of your website.

💡 Additional insight:

If the fall did not occur between 13 and 27 March, it is not Core Update guilty. The problem is probably with your website - content, UX or technical.

🚀 Bottom line:

Core Update it's no secret if you know how to read data. Instead of emotions, use analysis and you'll have a clear action plan.

Kastytis
SEO Expert / Growth Strategist
14+ years of experience. I have worked with banks, commerce, SaaS and gaming industries. I have built up and sold a private network of video game websites. Technical SEO, content and link strategy and data-driven growth.
LocationVilnius, Lithuania

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