Content policies for Web Stories in Google

Content policies for Web Stories in Google

In order for your Web Stories can be displayed in the search results and on Google Discover as separate results, they must comply with Discover, Google Search Essentials and general Google search policies. In addition, in order for Web Stories to be displayed in expanded types of Google search results (for example, in carousel display), they must correspond to additional content policies for the functions of searching for Google. In case of serious violations, the content policy for Web Stories, the site may be excluded from the display in these advanced search results in Google.

Copyright for Web Stories in Google

We do not allow the placement of Web Stories that violate someone’s copyright. Web Stories should reflect original works, therefore it is not allowed to include other people's materials protected by the copyright if you do not have permission from the copyright holder. Google is not responsible for obtaining rights to use materials for your Web Stories so that they are displayed in Google. If your Web Story violates someone’s copyright, it can be blocked from display in Google. For additional information, read Google's copyright procedures.

Text Web Stories in Google

We do not allow Web Stories, which are excessively text. If most pages of your Web Story contain more than 180 characters of the text, then it may not go through moderation. It is recommended to use short videos (less than 60 seconds on the page), where it is possible to improve the perception of content in Web Stories.

Assets quality for Web Stories in Google

We do not allow the placement of Web Stories that contain images or video materials with distortions or pixelization, which negatively affect the perception of users. All materials should be of high quality to ensure positive experience when viewing Web Stories in Google.

Lack of storytelling structure in Web Stories for your Google site

Web Stories should have a coherent topic or structure that supports the story from page to page. We do not allow Web Stories that do not have a clear connection between the pages, or there is no logical sequence in their content.

Inappropriate Web Stories for your Google site

We do not allow the placement of Web Stories that do not contain full content or require clicks on links to other sites or applications to receive key information. All necessary content should be available directly in your Web Story.

Excessively commercial Web Stories in Google

We do not allow Web Stories, the purpose of which is exclusively advertising a product or service, especially if this happens with a clear benefit for the Content creator. Placing partnerships is allowed if it is only a small part of the Web Story. It is also allowed to place advertisements as part of the Advertising Manual for Web Stories to comply with Google to prevent spam.

If you have questions about the Web Stories Content Policy for your Google site or other aspects of SEO, you can contact the SEO company "Seo.computer" by email: info@seo.computer or through WhatsApp: +79202044461.

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