Summing up, bad news for much smaller websites:
Google has shifted from indexing all content to being highly selective, favouring content that is unique, authoritative, and from well-known brands. This change is a response to the rise of AI-generated content and an effort to combat low-quality, manipulative SEO practices. As a result, many smaller or lesser-known websites struggle to get their content indexed, despite its quality.
Rob "PixelsPencil" Young /
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2024-07-17 13:27:54
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