What is meant Possum Update
 

Can anyone list out the details about possum update which was recently rolled out by Google, I like to get the core aim of this algorithmic update.

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The link given above will give you complete information about this.

Possums are quadrupedal diprotodont marsupials with long tails. The smallest possum, indeed the smallest diprotodont marsupial, is the Tasmanian pygmy possum, with an adult head-body length of 70 mm (2 3⁄4 in) and a weight of 10 g (3⁄8 oz). The largest are the two species of bear cuscus which may exceed 7 kg (15 lb 7 oz).

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Thanks for that. I did notice some change but that was the first I have heard of the possum update.

Google Possum is Google's latest algorithm update, which affects local results.

Possum has nothing to do with live indexing. This update is related to local SEO, in short word business had problem to rank for city if they fall of its borders. Now with this update they rank like they are inside city borders equally with competition from that city.

You may have heard of Google’s Panda algorithm update, its Penguin update and its Hummingbird update. Now it’s time to learn about its Possum update. That’s the name search
engine optimization experts gave to Google latest revision to its all-important search engine algorithm.

Google did not announce the adjustment. SEO pros first noticed a massive change in local and map results, what they call the 3-pack and Local Finder, on Sept. 1 and closely
scrutinized search results over following weeks. Some call it the most significant change to local search results since Pigeon in 2014.

Possum is another latest update of Google, Possum has nothing to do with live indexing.

The nicknamed for"Possum" by the SEO community. Possum, unlike most other updates, and affects only local search results.

Possum has nothing to do with live indexing. This update is related to local SEO, in short word business had problem to rank for city if they fall of its borders. Now with this update they rank like they are inside city borders equally with competition from that city.

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Possum is a google’s latest algorithm update is a change to local search, with seemingly positive results for local businesses and for users.

Possum is the latest update of Google Algo