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		ChrisArchitect on Jan 31, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Google search drops cache link from search results Noticed this months ago. But what is the purpose of removing it? Has been a slightly useful thing especially for older links to see even barebones text-only for what might have been on a site without having to go to IA Wayback Machine etc.

rtsil on Jan 31, 2024 | [–]

> But what is the purpose of removing it?

The cache links had a near-zero click and that ruined the engagement metrics of a project manager?

weberer on Feb 1, 2024 | [–]

The cached pages don't increase Adsense impressions. I think they're getting more desperate in finding ways to increase revenue.

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