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Google & Blogger.com Policies for News Content

Transparency & Credibility

Google and Blogger.com require news content to be transparent and accurate. News sources should be clearly identified, and the content should be supported by reliable evidence and sources. Any biases or conflicts of interest should also be disclosed.

Fact-Checking & Verification

News content must be fact-checked and verified before publication. This includes checking sources, verifying information, and avoiding misinformation. Google and Blogger.com may remove or demote content that contains inaccurate or unsubstantiated information.

Objectivity & Opinion

News content should be objective and free from opinion. Content that is overly opinionated or biased may be flagged or removed. However, it is acceptable to include analysis and commentary as long as it is clearly differentiated from factual reporting.

Harm & Harassment

News content should not promote violence, hate speech, or harassment. Content that incites or condones any of these behaviors may be removed. Additionally, content should respect the privacy of individuals and avoid sharing sensitive or damaging personal information.

Sensationalism & Clickbait

Google and Blogger.com discourage the use of sensationalism and clickbait in news content. Headlines and descriptions should accurately reflect the content of the article, and avoid misleading or exaggerated language that could attract clicks but provide little substance.