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We are encountering some problems on some of our articles. When you search our website via google search under NEWS, some of the featured images used are not showing. Instead, it shows the image ads which was on the sidebar.
I have placed an aria-label on each sidebar images to indicate that it is an ads image. I have attached the screenshot example and the search result.
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Hello,
We apologize for the issue you are facing with the featured images not showing correctly in Google News search results. It can be frustrating when the intended images are replaced by ads or other content.
Here are a few things to consider that might help resolve this issue:
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Ensure the Image is at the Top of the Page: Placing your featured images at the top of your articles can increase their prominence, making it easier for Google to identify them as relevant to the content.
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Set a Featured Image: Make sure that you have set a featured image for each post. You can do this by navigating to your post settings and clicking on the Featured image section to add an image.
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Use Descriptive File Names: Ensure that your images have descriptive file names that accurately describe their content. This helps search engines understand what the images represent.
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Submit the Page to Google: If you have made changes, consider submitting your page to Google via the Google Search Console to request indexing. This can help ensure that Google recognizes the updates you’ve made.
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Check for Duplicate Images: If multiple instances of the same image exist across the internet, Google may choose to display only one version. Ensure your images are unique and not duplicates.
If these suggestions do not resolve the issue, please reply to this ticket with your site URL and any additional details or screenshots you have. A human agent from our support team will take over and assist you further.
Thank you for raising this concern!
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