{"podcast":{"title":"The Edward Show","slug":"the-edward-show-6568456","podcast_index_feed_id":6568456,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/479997/rss","website_url":"https://edwardsturm.com/the-edward-show/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/c/d/7/d/cd7dd52fe8cc81ab27a2322813b393ee/The_Edward_Show_Album_Cover.png","author":"Sturm Media LLC","episode_count":1121,"summary":"Daily SEO advice, hacks, and interviews with some of the top voices in search engine optimization, as well as sit-downs with many undiscovered talents.","last_synced_at":"2026-08-02T14:18:15.946578+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-edward-show-6568456"},"episode":{"title":"Google's May Core Update Isn't Done: What June SERP Volatility Means for SEO","slug":"google-s-may-core-update-isn-t-done-what-june-serp-volatility-means-for-seo","published_at":"2026-06-14T18:41:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-edward-show-6568456/google-s-may-core-update-isn-t-done-what-june-serp-volatility-means-for-seo","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-edward-show-6568456","url":"https://9342edaa-17ad-4315-a037-ec4dfabd63f7.libsyn.com/googles-may-core-update-isnt-done-what-june-serp-volatility-means-for-seo","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/9342edaa-17ad-4315-a037-ec4dfabd63f7/Googles_May_Core_Update_Isnt_Done_What_June_SERP_Volatility_Means_for_SEO.mp3?dest-id=4081527","summary":"E1075: Google's May Core Update may be officially over, but many SEOs and site owners are still seeing major ranking volatility in June. We break down what people are reporting across the search results, why the update may still feel active, and what types of sites and pages appear to be gaining or losing visibility. We cover the ongoing chatter around traffic drops, sudden ranking swings, e-commerce changes, YMYL volatility, and the broader shift away from generic or aggregated content. Topics covered in this episode: - Why SEOs are still seeing volatility after the May Core Update - What site owners are reporting about June ranking changes - Why aggregated and derivative content may be losing visibility - How firsthand experience and original references are being rewarded - Why some forums and Q&A sites may be seeing pullbacks - What is happening with local domains in markets like the UK - Why YMYL niches such as gambling, finance, and health often see sharper movement - How Google may be refining intent for high-risk queries - Why unique media and custom images can help pages better satisfy search intent - Why templated SEO content can become a risk - What to focus on during volatility instead of guessing The main takeaway: if you are creating searcher-first content, adding original information, building real authority, and making pages that directly satisfy intent, you are much more likely to stay stable through algorithm updates. Through the volatility, keep focusing on: - Original content - Firsthand experience - Strong topical relevance - Better search intent matching - Useful media - Brand mentions - Natural backlinks - Branded searches - Pages that are genuinely worth referencing ⭐️ Google Search Ranking Volatility This Week: June 8-12 - https://www.seroun…","meta_description":"E1075: Google's May Core Update may be officially over, but many SEOs and site owners are still seeing major ranking volatility in June. We break down wha…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":610,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-edward-show-6568456/episodes/google-s-may-core-update-isn-t-done-what-june-serp-volatility-means-for-seo/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-edward-show-6568456/google-s-may-core-update-isn-t-done-what-june-serp-volatility-means-for-seo.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}