“Product name is truncated in Search. Is this a violation?” - SEO Office Hours Shorts

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In this episode of SEO Office Hours, we answer a question, asking about truncated product names and if this would count as a violation. Is it?

According to John, he doesnt think it is and here’s why!

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Speaker: John Mueller
Products Mentioned: Google Search



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