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The Decline of Google Search; The Man Behind the Decline
In a shocking revelation, internal emails exposed through the Google vs US lawsuit have revealed the truth behind the decline of Google Search.
According to Edward Zitron’s newsletter, “where’syourdat?”, Prabhakar Raghavan, the current head of Search, is responsible for the downfall of the once-great search engine.
The Code Yellow Crisis
In 2019, Google Search went into “code yellow” due to declining revenue and user engagement.
Despite Ben Gomes’ refusal to compromise Search for profit, Raghavan and Jerry Dischler demanded more ads and user queries, leading to a rollback of anti-spam protections and deliberately making ads harder to distinguish from regular results.
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A “Class Traitor” and “Career Failure”?
Zitron calls Raghavan a “class traitor” for enforcing changes that harmed Search and a “career failure” due to his history of working with Yahoo, whose market share plummeted during his tenure.
Raghavan’s actions led to the departure of Ben Gomes, who had dedicated 20 years to Search.
The Consequences of Prioritizing Profit Over Quality
Raghavan’s actions have led to the deterioration of Google Search, prioritizing profit over user experience.
As Zitron puts it, “Prabhakar Raghavan is a painful example of what happens when you allow the tech industry to be run by managers and management consultants who don’t use the things that make them rich.”
The Legacy of Prabhakar Raghavan
Prabhakar Raghavan’s legacy is marked by the decline of two search engines: Yahoo and Google.
His actions have compromised the quality of Search, prioritizing profit over user experience.
Call to Action
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