The closure of Giant Freakin Robot has brought to light the struggles faced by independent publishers due to Google’s algorithm changes. Many small sites have been delisted, leading to a massive drop in traffic and revenue. Even creators of high-quality content are being affected, with Google engineers unable to understand why certain sites are not showing up in search results. The power of monopolies like Google is evident, as they continue to prioritize their own interests over the well-being of the web media industry. The future looks grim for independent publishers as they face an uncertain and challenging landscape.
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