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Pop-up
A pop-up is a graphical user interface element that appears over the current page, typically used to present promotional offers, newsletter sign-ups, cookie consent notices, or exit-intent messages. Google announced in 2017 that intrusive interstitials (aggressive pop-ups) that obscure page content on mobile may negatively impact mobile search rankings.
Pop-up impact on SEO is evaluated by checking Google Search Console for manual action notifications regarding intrusive interstitials, and by testing mobile page experience with Google's Mobile-Friendly Test. Compliant pop-up usage (e.g., cookie banners, legal notices, login gates) is generally exempted from Google's interstitial penalty.
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