How Google Killed the Longtail of Search

A Look at How Longtail Content Lost Its Edge

Over the years Google has moved to consolidate search volume against fewer keywords (which are easier to match ads against) and they have inserted their own vertical listings in their search results. The result is that the longtail has become far less profitable for many publishers.

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