Google to Penalize Websites Hijacking Back Button

Google has announced plans to penalize websites that employ tactics to hijack the browser's back button, trapping users on their pages. This move aims to improve user experience by combating frustrating navigation tricks.

15 Apr, 10:02 — 15 Apr, 10:02

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Google to punish sites that trap people in with back button tricks

The tech giant said it will punish sites that block back button navigation from June.

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Google to punish sites that trap people in with back button tricks

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klix-ba15 Apr, 15:27

Google najavio borbu protiv problema koji nervira mnoge korisnike: Znate li šta je "otimanje dugmeta za povratak"?

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yle-uutiset15 Apr, 16:30Latest update

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Google to Penalize Websites Hijacking Back Button

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Google to punish sites that trap people in with back button tricks

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Google to punish sites that trap people in with back button tricks

Google najavio borbu protiv problema koji nervira mnoge korisnike: Znate li šta je "otimanje dugmeta za povratak"?

Google rankaisee sivustoja, jotka kaappaavat selaimen takaisin-painikkeen

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