Introduction: In a significant move to enhance user experience, Baidu has announced a series of measures to combat the recent surge in malicious practices and cheating behaviors that have been monopolizing platform resources. Main Body: Baidu’s latest initiative targets non-real-name accounts and low-quality websites by suspending their sitemap submission capabilities and adjusting the daily API […]
In a recent move to enhance the quality of its search ecosystem, Baidu has initiated a purge of risky resources from its Search Resource Platform. This action aims to protect sites and improve the utilization of high-quality resources, fostering a healthy and positive search environment. Details of the Initiative: The cleanup focuses on sites posing […]
Committed to offering a safe, healthy, and high-quality content ecosystem, Baidu has always been a facilitator in helping users access premium information effortlessly. However, recent routine monitoring and user reports have unveiled the presence of low-quality and non-compliant content on some medical websites. Recognizing the adverse impact of such content on user experience and rights, […]
In a decisive move to uphold the integrity of its digital environment, Baidu has reinforced its stance against web pages featuring pornographic and gambling advertisements. This action echoes Baidu’s unwavering commitment to fostering a safe and trustworthy search landscape, ensuring users a reliable and respectful browsing experience. Baidu’s History of Combatting Harmful Ads: For years, […]
In a recent development, Baidu Search has identified a rise in problematic landing page experiences. Committed to safeguarding the search experience for users and ensuring fair exposure for sites that offer quality experiences, Baidu is taking decisive action. Upcoming Measures by Baidu Search: By the end of June, Baidu Search will implement stringent control measures […]
With the 2022 Qatar World Cup around the corner, a surge in malicious online activities, especially in areas like online betting and gaming, is expected. In light of this, Baidu Search has issued a warning about the increasing severity of website hacking incidents and urges website owners to heighten their security measures to prevent exploitation […]
In a decisive move to fortify intellectual property rights and uphold the integrity of legitimate sites, Baidu Search, as of July 14, 2022, has announced a new initiative targeting websites that feature pirated online literature, such as novels and web articles. Baidu’s Commitment: Technical Measures Against Piracy: Implications for Online Literature Sites: Promoting a Healthy […]
Today, 4th of February 2022 the Winter Olympics in Beijing are started and Baidu honours this event with a special Doodle showing a slalom skiing athlete shooting through “Bai” and “百度”. In the right bottom corner there is a small play button, which doesn’t have special function but on click leads to the SERP for […]
Qihoo 360search (so.com) presented a really nice Doodle on it’s desktop homepage on 31st December 2021 and continued to show it on January 1st 2022. The click on the doodle leads to the search engine results page (SERP) for the search term “跨年晚会” (Kuà nián wǎnhuì) which is “New Year’s Eve party” in English. The […]
As part of its ongoing effort to promote a healthier search ecosystem, Baidu Search announced on December 27, 2021, a new initiative targeting websites with violations and low-quality content. This move aims to safeguard the interests of high-quality sites and maintain the integrity of the search environment. Baidu’s New Initiative: Impact on Search Partners: Implications […]