Following Google's February 2026 Core Update, SOLD announces a critical shift in real estate marketing: brands must abandon project-centric sites for topic-centric content ecosystems to achieve sustained Discover visibility.
-- In response to Google’s February 2026 Core Update impacting Google Discover, SOLD has identified a clear shift in how real estate content is evaluated and distributed online: topical relevance now outweighs isolated keyword optimisation.
The latest update reinforces Google’s preference for authoritative content ecosystems rather than standalone promotional pages. For real estate brands, this means project pages and campaign-driven landing sites are no longer sufficient to build sustained visibility in Discover feeds.
Google Discover now rewards content that demonstrates:
- Clear topical depth within a defined subject area
- Consistent coverage around a niche or location
- Strong contextual connections between related content pieces
- Authority built through structured content clusters
For property developers and brokerage brands, topical relevance is becoming a structural requirement, not an optional enhancement.
Many real estate websites are organised around individual projects, with limited supporting content that builds subject authority. Without a broader content framework covering locations, communities, buyer guides, investment insights, and developer credibility, brands struggle to establish the relevance signals required for Discover visibility.
As a specialised Real Estate Marketing Agency, SOLD has been advising developers to transition from project-centric marketing to topic-centric content architecture.
This includes:
- Creating interconnected content clusters around key communities and investment hubs
- Publishing in-depth editorial content aligned with investor intent
- Building structured internal linking strategies that reinforce subject authority
- Aligning content themes with geographic and buyer-specific relevance
- Reducing reliance on duplicate or thin promotional descriptions
The February 2026 update marks a broader evolution in digital property marketing. Rather than competing solely on high-volume keywords such as “off-plan properties” or “luxury apartments,” developers must now demonstrate expertise within defined topical territories, whether that is waterfront living, specific emirates, branded residences, or investment-focused communities.
In this new framework, topical relevance directly influences content distribution in Discover feeds, allowing real estate brands to reach potential buyers before they begin active search queries.
For off-plan developments, this shift is particularly significant. Building topical authority around location, lifestyle, infrastructure, and long-term investment fundamentals can improve pre-intent exposure and enhance long-term organic visibility.
As Discover becomes increasingly important in the mobile-first user journey, real estate brands that invest in structured, authoritative content ecosystems are expected to outperform those relying solely on launch-driven or paid campaign strategies.
SOLD, a leading real estate SEO agency, continues to support developers and brokerage brands in restructuring their digital platforms to meet these evolving standards, ensuring long-term topical authority and sustainable visibility across both search and Discover channels.
About the company: SOLD is the leading real estate marketing agency with one mission: help you sell more properties, faster. Headquartered in the UAE with a global footprint, we put the real estate experts on your team. For over 20 years, we’ve helped developers and brokerages grow sales worldwide. From branding and design to real estate events, lead generation, SEO, PR, and AI visibility, we deliver everything you need to launch, scale, and grow your real estate business.
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Name: Andy Birt
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Organization: Sold Media
Phone: +971 52 261 4988
Website: https://getsold.ae/
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