Significant ranking fluctuations in SERP

[heyitsjoe]

My site's URL (web address) is: http://www.green-card.com.au

Hello,

My site has been around for 5-6 years now, and recently it is  experiencing some very significant fluctuations in rankings for its main keywords.
For example, the ranking for "DV 2013" can be 4-5 on Google.com one day and impossible to find the next day.
This also relates to all long tale keywords that are made up of DV and 2013. This is just one example but it happens with may other keywords as well.
All in all, the change in traffic can be as drastic as a 95% drop and a few days later all of a sudden it's back.
I'm concerned why this could be happening, and whether it signals that we have to make some changes as it occurred 3 times already.
I have recently added some country specific content that discusses how the green card lottery is relevant for each of those countries and have had some backlinks placed on edu wiki sites.

Can you please advise what could be the cause for all that?

Thank you.

Joe

[C.Rebecca]

Is there a drop in traffic too?
I think your niche is competitive which is why you are facing significant fluctuations in SERPs.

Check for quality of backlinks. If you have backlinks from junk and low quality websites, Google might have devalued them.

Check your Google Analytics account and pin point those keywords and pages for which traffic has dropped.I would suggest you to track your keywords using Google analytics since it will help you give a complete report of keywords due to which your traffic dropped.

[Kanchan Srivastava]

This can be quite common due to various factors such as changes in search engine algorithms, new competitors entering the market, or even technical issues on your website. The fluctuations you're seeing in the rankings for your main keywords, such as "DV 2013", could be a result of these factors.

One possible cause for these fluctuations could be related to the recent changes you've made to the website, including the addition of country-specific content and backlinks placed on edu wiki sites. While these changes may have been intended to improve your site's visibility, they could have inadvertently impacted its search rankings.

To address this issue, it's crucial to conduct a thorough review of your website's technical aspects, backlink profile, and content quality. Additionally, staying informed about the latest developments in search engine algorithms and industry best practices can be beneficial.

Seeking the expertise of an SEO professional could provide valuable insights into the specific causes of the fluctuations and offer tailored recommendations to stabilize your website's rankings. By closely monitoring the situation and taking proactive measures, you can work towards addressing the volatility and ensuring the long-term stability of your website's search performance.