Freelancers get smacked by Google's 'spam' crackdown as media outlets scrub bylines and cut ties
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In light of Google's ongoing crackdown on content it deems spammy, publishers like Dotdash Meredith and Forbes are taking decisive action. Many freelancers are being cut as these outlets rewrite their articles in-house to retain authority. This strategy aims to mitigate potential penalties from Google, which has significantly affected the visibility of many product review articles. Notably, CNN has also opted to limit freelance contributions to their review segments by de-indexing potentially problematic articles. The changes are causing distress among freelancers who relied on these platforms for their work.
Google's crackdown on spammy content has forced publishers like Dotdash Meredith and Forbes to sever ties with freelancers, resulting in a significant loss of opportunities.
Dotdash Meredith and Forbes are responding proactively to Google's new policies by decoupling from freelancers and rewriting their content to maintain authority and visibility.
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