Google has released updated guidelines for sites with explicit content and what to do if your site is flagged incorrectly.
The update includes:
- Revised guidelines for how explicit content is handled in Search, and covers how SafeSearch works and best practices for websites who do host this type of content.
- Changes to ranking algorithms to target sites that host explicit videos but block Googlebot from accessing the files, and these sites may see a “significant drop in rankings.”
They’ve also updated guidelines around what to do if your site is incorrectly flagged, which can sometimes happen for sites that are subtly suggestive such as lingerie websites or sex education sites.
