Google Search tackles sites that try to stop you from leaving when you hit the back button
Google Search is implementing a new policy to combat 'back button hijacking,' a practice where websites prevent users from returning to the previous page. Websites engaging in this manipulative behavior will be treated as spam and potentially downranked in search results. The policy aims to improve user experience and prevent frustration, with enforcement beginning June 15.
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