Google Search Policy Shift Sparks Change in Freelance Writing Opportunities at Forbes

Forbes is cutting ties with freelance writers, citing Google spam policies

In a sudden move, Forbes has announced it will no longer be hiring freelance writers for certain types of content, stating the decision is in line with recent updates to Google’s search engine policies.

The change affects freelance contributors who write for Forbes Vetted, the publication’s product review section. According to sources familiar with the matter, freelance writers have been informed that they will no longer be used to produce content for this part of the site.

In an internal note shared with The Verge, a Forbes editor cited Google’s “site reputation abuse” policy as the reason behind the change. This policy refers to the practice of publishing irrelevant or low-quality content solely to take advantage of a website’s ranking power and reputation in search engine results.

Source: www.theverge.com