In October 2022, Google confirmed a spam algorithm update rollout. Google has a strict definition of what it considers spam, which mainly includes low-quality sites that trick users into providing personal information or installing malware.

Sites that see a change after a spam update should review Google’s spam policies to ensure they comply with them. Sites that violate these guidelines may rank lower in results or not appear in results at all. it would be wise to examine your site’s security and look for signs of possible hacks as well, just to be safe. 

It could take months to recover from the negative impact of a spam update, so make sure that you follow Google’s guidelines to rank high on searches.