Why does Google shut down products?

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Published on November 6, 2012 4:49:54 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8ss6NVp8wo

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Matt, we often hear about Google "killing off" products. Why do you guys do this? Are you just being mean or "out to get" us SEOs? Sounds like there is something bigger going on. Could you please elaborate?
Aaron Friedman, Chicago, IL

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