Google News optimization.
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- Confirm content compliance with Google News Assistant content policies3 cited sources1 category
- Disclose sponsorship and affiliate relationships clearly in content3 cited sources2 categories
- Regularly update news content to keep freshness signals for Google News ranking3 cited sources1 category
- Implement clear author and publication transparency on news articles2 cited sources1 category
- Localize news content metadata including language and location tags2 cited sources1 category
- Maintain original and authoritative journalism for better Google News ranking2 cited sources1 category
- Personalize news delivery respecting user preferences and privacy2 cited sources1 category
- Regularly update news content to maintain freshness2 cited sources1 category
- Verify compliance with Google News content policies2 cited sources1 category
- Clearly disclose sponsored content to maintain editorial transparency1 cited source1 category
- Ensure clear disclosure of sponsored content in all Google News materials1 cited source1 category
- Ensure news content avoids promotion of dangerous or illegal activities1 cited source1 category
- Maintain original journalism and authoritative content for ranking1 cited source1 category
- Maintain website usability and fast page load times for Google News1 cited source1 category
- Moderate casual vulgar language in news to align with journalistic standards1 cited source1 category
- Prevent deceptive practices including impersonation or ownership misrepresentation1 cited source1 category
- Prevent deceptive practices such as impersonation or misrepresentation in news content1 cited source1 category
- Provide location and language targeting metadata for localized news content1 cited source1 category
- Publish clear, transparent business and editorial policies linked on news sites1 cited source1 category
- Remove or avoid graphic violence and hateful content from news submissions1 cited source1 category
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