Google updates user-generated spam guidance

Summary

Google revised user-generated spam guidance, including advice that platforms should keep certain user-shared pages out of Search by default.

Key points

• Relevant to forums and UGC platforms.
• Default noindex for low-value shared pages can protect quality.
• Watch Search Console for unexpected spikes.

Sources

Primary/reporting source: Keywords Everywhere summary.

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