Google has announced that it will be rolling out a new update to its Reviews System within the next week. The Reviews System is a machine learning model that evaluates first-party standalone content, such as articles and blog posts, and provides recommendations, opinions, or analysis. It does not evaluate third-party reviews.
The update to the Reviews System marks a shift in Google’s approach, as they plan to transition to regular releases of updates and improvements to the system. This means that there will no longer be periodic notifications of improvements, as updates will happen on a regular and ongoing basis.
While some may view this as a negative change, it could actually be a positive development. In the past, updates to the Reviews System caused websites to experience a drop in rankings, and the benefits of fixing any issues had to wait until the next update. However, with the new system being updated regularly, publishers may see faster recoveries from any ranking changes.
This change to the Reviews System update follows the November Core Algorithm Update that is currently being rolled out. November is shaping up to be a month of updates for websites, with these two significant changes from Google. It is important for SEOs and publishers to stay informed and follow Google’s guidance on reviews to adapt to these changes effectively.
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