# @ahrefscom on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=eXQo1i0z190
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/33411851-ahrefscom-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/774924821e.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-01-15T12:01:02.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Ahrefs (@ahrefscom) — https://gondola.cc/ahrefscom

## Caption

This is the story of how an unexpected Google algorithm update destroyed a retro gaming website’s business.

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In this video, we uncover the story of Brandon, the founder of RetroDodo, a retro gaming website that attracted millions of monthly visitors through Google search. But everything changed when a sudden Google algorithm update caused an 85% drop in traffic, leaving his site struggling to survive.

If you’re curious about the realities of running an online business and adapting to Google’s unpredictable changes, this is a story you won’t want to miss.

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## Stats

- **Views:** 107,420
- **Likes:** 3,447
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 303

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ahrefs | @ahrefscom | https://gondola.cc/ahrefscom | Software Company |
| Grant Tyler | @granttyler | https://gondola.cc/granttyler | Creative Producer |
| Grant Tyler | @granttyler | https://gondola.cc/granttyler | Content Producer |

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