Google Updates Search Guidelines to Address Growing Misinformation
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Google updated its Search Quality Evaluator Guidelines for the first time since November 2023, providing new guidance on identifying untrustworthy webpages and websites.
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The update includes expanded characteristics of untrustworthy pages and added illustrative examples to help quality raters make assessments.
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The changes highlight the importance of trustworthy, accurate content as misinformation grows across the internet.
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Website owners and SEO professionals should take note to ensure their content meets quality standards.
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Staying informed on Google's evolving expectations for website quality will be key for continued search success.