Google’s has announced an algorithm change meant to reduce the amount of low quality exact match domains in search results which it sees as spam. If you have seen a downward trend in your site traffic and you use a keyword rich domain name, it is possible that Google now considers your site low quality.

If you’re website has poor content, too many links over-stuffed with keywords, or has not been updated for the last year, be warned – your Google position may be at risk. This is part of Google’s stated goal of providing only high quality, relevant results for searchers. Here are some things to consider if you want to improve your search engine position.