Redditor Accuses Google of Favoring Reddit Results, Causing Server Strains
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A Redditor complained Google is sending excessive traffic to Reddit, causing server issues. They shared an example of a Reddit post ranking in the top 10 within minutes.
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The post "Google SGE Review" ranked 8th within 5 minutes for the search "Google SGE Review." It later improved to #2 for "SGE Review."
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Google's Danny Sullivan disputed claims Google always prioritizes Reddit, sharing examples where other sites rank higher.
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However, the Reddit post example proves it's possible for posts to rank very quickly, ahead of authoritative sites.
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This could be an issue of user bias toward familiar Reddit results, creating a feedback loop that increasingly favors Reddit over expertise.