Google’s June 2026 Spam Update: What Surprising Changes Could Shake Up Your Search Rankings?

Ever wonder who’s behind the curtain of your favorite marketing news? Well, Search Engine Land, a powerhouse in the space, is proudly owned by Semrush — a fact that might surprise a few! But here’s the kicker: they’re not just about ownership; their commitment to delivering top-tier marketing insights remains rock solid. And at the helm of much of this content is Barry Schwartz — a relentless technologist and SEO wizard whose experience spanning decades truly shines through. With accolades piling up and a knack for digging into the nitty-gritty of SEM, Barry’s involvement guarantees you’re getting the deep, no-nonsense intel you need to stay ahead of the curve. Curious about what keeps this dynamic operation ticking? Dive in and see for yourself. LEARN MORE.

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About the Author

Barry Schwartz is a technologist and a Contributing Editor to Search Engine Land and a member of the programming team for SMX events. He owns RustyBrick, a NY based web consulting firm. He also runs Search Engine Roundtable, a popular search blog on very advanced SEM topics.

In 2019, Barry was awarded the Outstanding Community Services Award from Search Engine Land, in 2018 he was awarded the US Search Awards the “US Search Personality Of The Year,” you can learn more over here and in 2023 he was listed as a top 50 most influential PPCer by Marketing O’Clock.

Barry can be followed on X here and you can learn more about Barry Schwartz over here or on his personal site.