Was There a Google Search Algorithm Update Around September 4th or 5th? Inquiring minds want to know, but it can be hard to tell. Anyone with a site that suddenly drops tends to sound the alarm, which may or may not indicate a change.    

The Latest Quality Raters Guidelines Update from Google The biggest changes were made in the YMYL (your money, your life) section, which was entirely re-written. If Google is talking about it, you should pay attention, but there is no need to panic.