searchenginejournal.com·Apr 17, 2026
Google is addressing back button hijacking as a spam violation, which may lead to manual actions based on spam reports, while also expanding its agentic restaurant booking feature to more markets.
Google's crackdown on back button hijacking as a spam violation highlights the importance of maintaining clean, user-friendly site navigation to avoid manual penalties. This reinforces the need to prioritize transparent UX practices in your SEO strategy to enhance user trust and ensure compliance with Google's evolving standards.