Since Google upgraded its new search algorithm for content farms, more and more well-known websites have found themselves lying in a gun. In addition to the digital inspiration we covered earlier today, Wired.com also reported that the largest Apple theme blog cult of Mac has plunged 80% of its traffic from Google after the algorithm was adjusted, This caused their total station traffic to drop by 33-50%.
Google's Amit Singhal told the Wired that their new algorithm does have a wide impact and that there are no 100% accurate algorithms. He also said that Google would not artificially repair an accidental site, but rely on improved algorithms to solve the problem.
The new algorithm appears to have been online this week, and Cult's Mac editor Leander Kahney also confirmed that their site was miraculously revived.
In addition, Google's new algorithm does affect the "content farm", the famous garbage station Mahalo founder Jason Calacanis today announced a layoff of 10% to cope with the loss of revenue caused by the decline in traffic.
Via SEL