/seo/ - SEO Techniques

Google has been making strides in its algorithm updates to ensure better user experience and combat spammy practices, but is the manual penalty still relevant today? With more emphasis on AI-driven penalties like Core Updates and Algorithmic Penalty notifications via Google Search Console's ''Manual Actions'' report, does it mean that human reviewers have taken a backseat in penalizing sites for violating webmaster guidelines? Let’s share our thoughts about the evolution of manual penalties - has their importance decreased or are they still vital to maintaining quality search results? ✨