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Changelog

What changed in the course

Search changes constantly, so the course does too. Every substantive update is recorded here with its date.

  1. The October 2026 refresh

    • Every guide reviewed against Google's documentation as of October 2026, now with a review date, sources and learning outcomes.
    • Removed advice that FAQ markup earns a rich result: Google stopped showing FAQ rich results on 7 May 2026. HowTo, Course info and several other retired types are flagged too.
    • Algorithm Updates now covers every confirmed Google update from January 2025 to October 2026.
    • New guides: AI Crawlers & Bot Access, SEO for AI Mode & AI Overviews, Content Refresh & Decay, AI-Assisted Content Without Penalties, SEO Strategy & Stakeholder Reporting, and a Capstone site audit.
    • New module, Platforms & Surfaces: YouTube SEO, Reddit and communities, and Google Discover.
    • New SEO glossary, two free tools (SERP preview and AI crawler checker), learning paths, progress tracking, end-of-guide quizzes, and a final exam with a certificate of completion.

  2. Rankyl

    • The course was renamed from seo101 to Rankyl.
    • New guide: SEO Tactics Tier List, ranking common tactics by return on effort.

  3. Free tools guide

    • New guide: Free SEO & Marketing Tools, a catalogue of free and freemium tools.

  4. Version 1.0

    • Launched with 42 guides across 8 modules, from Foundations to Expert Practice, plus a 20-question quiz.