Google is making some significant changes to its search engine in order to combat the spread of fake news. The changes, known collectively as Project Owl, will include user feedback for search suggestions and “Featured Snippets,” as well as a boost in rankings for “authoritative content.”
It’s not immediately clear what impact these changes will have on most websites. Google isn’t saying how it determines what constitutes “authoritative content.” Initial reports do suggest that fake news and offensive content is now appearing lower in search results. It’s possible the effect will increase with time as more people offer feedback.
The original home of HTML tutorials. HTMLGoodies is a website dedicated to publishing tutorials that cover every aspect of being a web developer. We cover programming and web development tutorials on languages and technologies such as HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. In addition, our articles cover web frameworks like Angular and React.JS, as well as popular Content Management Systems (CMS) that include WordPress, Drupal, and Joomla. Website development platforms like Shopify, Squarespace, and Wix are also featured. Topics related to solid web design and Internet Marketing also find a home on HTMLGoodies, as we discuss UX/UI Design, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and web dev best practices.
Property of TechnologyAdvice. © 2025 TechnologyAdvice. All Rights Reserved
Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the products that appear on this site are from companies from which TechnologyAdvice receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site including, for example, the order in which they appear. TechnologyAdvice does not include all companies or all types of products available in the marketplace.
