--- title: Google Successfully Completes Rollout of August 2023 Core Update description: Google's August 2023 update is complete - as of September 7 - learn the key takeaways here. image: https://www.hireawriter.us/hubfs/HAW%20blog%20-%202023-09-11T104711.527.png --- [Skip to the main content.](https://www.hireawriter.us/seo/google-successfully-completes-rollout-of-august-2023-core-update#main-content) [![Untitled design (90)](https://www.hireawriter.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(90).png?width=500&height=500&name=Untitled%20design%20(90).png "Untitled design (90)")](http://hireawriter.us) [![Untitled design (90)](https://www.hireawriter.us/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(90).png?width=500&height=500&name=Untitled%20design%20(90).png "Untitled design (90)")](http://hireawriter.us) - [FOR BUSINESSES](https://www.hireawriter.us/for-businesses) - [SEO COPYWRITING](https://www.hireawriter.us/seo-copywriting) - [SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT](https://www.hireawriter.us/social-media-services) - [WEBSITE COPYWRITING](https://www.hireawriter.us/website-copywriting) - [LEAD GEN COPYWRITING](https://www.hireawriter.us/lead-generation-copywriting) - [MARKETING STRATEGY](https://www.hireawriter.us/marketing-strategy) - [FOR AGENCIES](https://www.hireawriter.us/agency-partnership) - [WHITE LABELED COPYWRITING](https://www.hireawriter.us/white-labeled-copywriting) - [FRACTIONAL SEO LEADERSHIP](https://www.hireawriter.us/fractional-seo-leadership) - [TECHNICAL SEO](https://www.hireawriter.us/technical-seo) - [TRAINING](https://www.hireawriter.us/training) - [ABOUT HAW](https://www.hireawriter.us/about) - [JOBS](https://www.hireawriter.us/hire-a-writer-jobs) - [LEARN](https://www.hireawriter.us/learn) - [LEARN SEO](https://www.hireawriter.us/seo) - [LEARN BUSINESS CONTENT](https://www.hireawriter.us/business) - [LEARN SOCIAL MEDIA](https://www.hireawriter.us/social) - [LEARN STORYTELLING](https://www.hireawriter.us/storytelling) - [LEARN CREATIVE WRITING](https://www.hireawriter.us/creative) - [LEARN TECHNICAL WRITING](https://www.hireawriter.us/technical-content) - [LEARN FREELANCE WRITING](https://www.hireawriter.us/freelance) - [CONTACT](https://www.hireawriter.us/contact) Search Toggle Menu Search Toggle Menu - [FOR BUSINESSES](https://www.hireawriter.us/for-businesses) - [SEO COPYWRITING](https://www.hireawriter.us/seo-copywriting) - [SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT](https://www.hireawriter.us/social-media-services) - [WEBSITE COPYWRITING](https://www.hireawriter.us/website-copywriting) - [LEAD GEN COPYWRITING](https://www.hireawriter.us/lead-generation-copywriting) - [MARKETING STRATEGY](https://www.hireawriter.us/marketing-strategy) - [FOR AGENCIES](https://www.hireawriter.us/agency-partnership) - [WHITE LABELED COPYWRITING](https://www.hireawriter.us/white-labeled-copywriting) - [FRACTIONAL SEO LEADERSHIP](https://www.hireawriter.us/fractional-seo-leadership) - [TECHNICAL SEO](https://www.hireawriter.us/technical-seo) - [TRAINING](https://www.hireawriter.us/training) - [ABOUT HAW](https://www.hireawriter.us/about) - [JOBS](https://www.hireawriter.us/hire-a-writer-jobs) - [LEARN](https://www.hireawriter.us/learn) - [LEARN SEO](https://www.hireawriter.us/seo) - [LEARN BUSINESS CONTENT](https://www.hireawriter.us/business) - [LEARN SOCIAL MEDIA](https://www.hireawriter.us/social) - [LEARN STORYTELLING](https://www.hireawriter.us/storytelling) - [LEARN CREATIVE WRITING](https://www.hireawriter.us/creative) - [LEARN TECHNICAL WRITING](https://www.hireawriter.us/technical-content) - [LEARN FREELANCE WRITING](https://www.hireawriter.us/freelance) - [CONTACT](https://www.hireawriter.us/contact) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Hireawriteronline) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/joywriteryouell/) [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hireawriter/) [X](https://www.hireawriter.us/seo/google-successfully-completes-rollout-of-august-2023-core-update#0) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8sZOTANgCCjtn29m4J0Z6A) [Medium](https://medium.com/hireawriter) [Tiktok](https://www.tiktok.com/@joyyouell) [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/joyfromhireawriter/) 1 min read # Google Successfully Completes Rollout of August 2023 Core Update [![Picture of Writing Team](https://www.hireawriter.us/hubfs/HAW%20Logo%20T%20%26%20White%20square-3.png) Writing Team](https://www.hireawriter.us/seo/author/writing-team) : Sep 11, 2023, 10:47:41 AM [SEO](https://www.hireawriter.us/seo/tag/seo) [Google](https://www.hireawriter.us/seo/tag/google) [News](https://www.hireawriter.us/seo/tag/news) ![Google Successfully Completes Rollout of August 2023 Core Update](https://www.hireawriter.us/hubfs/HAW%20blog%20-%202023-09-11T104711.527.png) Google has recently completed the full rollout of its highly anticipated August 2023 Core Update. [![google rollout](https://www.hireawriter.us/hs-fs/hubfs/rollout.png?width=810&height=360&name=rollout.png)](https://twitter.com/googlesearchc) This update has had a significant impact on search rankings across various sectors. Alongside this core update, Google had previously released two review updates in February and April earlier in the year, making it a year of substantial algorithmic adjustments. ## Key Findings from the August 2023 Core Update Two big updates were part of this core update. ### Indexing CSV Files Notably, during the rollout of the August core update, Google made an important addition to its Search Central documentation, confirming that it now indexes CSV files. This can have implications for websites utilizing this format. ### Deployment Duration According to data from the Google Search Status Dashboard, the [August 2023 Core Update](https://www.hireawriter.us/seo/august-algo-update-indented-results-drop) took approximately 16 days and three hours to fully deploy, underscoring its significance in the search landscape. ## Improving Search Relevance Through Core Updates Google's core updates are designed to refine its search algorithms continually, with the goal of providing more reliable and helpful search results to users. While the last core update took place in March 2023, Google has also rolled out product review updates in February and April, indicating its commitment to enhancing search quality. ## Next Steps for Website Owners in Response to Core Updates It's essential to understand that pages impacted by core updates are not necessarily flawed. These updates are algorithmic in nature and primarily focus on improving the overall content assessment system. To adapt effectively to these changes, website owners should consider the following: ### Prioritize Quality Content As always, Google emphasizes the importance of offering high-quality content on your website. Ensuring that your content is relevant and valuable to your audience is a key factor in maintaining and improving search rankings. ### Conduct a Website Audit If you've experienced a drop in rankings following the core update, conducting a comprehensive website audit is advisable. This will help you identify which pages were most affected and for what types of searches, allowing you to make targeted improvements. ### Patience is Key It's essential to note that improving your website in response to a [core update](https://www.hireawriter.us/seo/googles-search-off-the-record-podcast-sheds-light-on-evolving-ranking-systems-and-updates) may not lead to an immediate change in rankings. SEO efforts often require time to show results, so be patient and persistent in your optimization efforts. ## Stay Informed and Adapt to Succeed in SEO Staying updated on the latest news about Google algorithm updates is crucial for website owners who rely on maintaining online visibility. 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