Google has updated its Indexing API documentation to provide clearer information about its spam detection practices. The Indexing API guidelines now explicitly state the existence and consequences of spam detection measures.
Clarified Information:
- All Indexing API submissions are subject to spam detection.
- Attempts to exceed quotas, including using multiple accounts, may be considered abuse.
- Violating these guidelines could result in revoked API access.
Google's documentation now reads:
All submissions through the Indexing API undergo rigorous spam detection. Any attempts to abuse the Indexing API, including the use of multiple accounts or other means to exceed usage quotas, may result in access being revoked.
Why This Matters:
This clarification in the documentation helps API users better understand:
- The existence of spam detection measures
- What actions might be considered abusive
- Potential consequences of policy violations
While these policies may have been in place previously, this documentation update provides users with clearer guidance on proper API usage and the importance of adhering to quotas.
API users should review this updated documentation to ensure their practices align with Google's stated policies.
