Google December 2022 Link Spam Update Rolling Out Now
Google confirms an update to its spam detection system, called the December 2022 link spam update, is rolling out now and will take up to two weeks to complete.
Today, with our December 2022 link spam update, we’re leveraging the power of SpamBrain to neutralize the impact of unnatural links on search results. The update launches today & will take about two weeks to rollout. Learn more: https://t.co/ACO2Ut8wmi
— Google Search Central (@googlesearchc) December 14, 2022
What’s In The December 2022 Link Spam Update?
Google is upgrading its spam detection system with the ability to find purchased links, and detect domains used primarily to pass links to other sites.
The December 2022 link spam update utilizes Google’s AI-based spam-prevention system, SpamBrain, to nullify unnatural links.
In addition to detecting spam directly, Google says SpamBrain is now capable of identifying sites buying links, and sites used for building outgoing links.
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