Technical Definition
Panda was a Google algorithm update targeting low-quality content. Launched February 2011, now integrated into core algorithm. Targeted: thin content, content farms, duplicate content, low-value pages. Still relevant concept: site-wide quality matters. Fix: remove or improve low-quality content, focus on unique value. Influenced content quality standards.
Simple Explanation (ELI13)
Panda was a famous Google update in 2011 that punished websites with lots of low-quality content, like thin articles written just to rank for keywords. The idea behind Panda is now built into Google's regular algorithm. It taught the SEO industry that having lots of junk content can hurt your whole site.
Related Terms
Content Quality, Thin Content, Algorithm Update, E-E-A-T
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