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Changes to game page before or after getting indexed?

A topic by elis_o created May 29, 2023 Views: 445 Replies: 5
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If a game is indexed: what changes to the game page cause it to be unindexed and reviewed again?

If a game is NOT indexed: would making any change to the page bring the game back "at the end of the line" to get reviewed/indexed? Which changes in particular?

Some partial changes I'm considering: the tags, the description, the metadata,  at some point a Linux version, possibily a fix to the cover image... Any of these? What if rather than just adding the Linux version I upgraded the current downloadable zip to contain both the Windows and Linux version? I feel like that'd be an assured re-review?

Thanks!

Moderator

Usually a project is being put back on review if the system detects that it needs to be reviewed again.

This is intentionally vague, so people cannot “game the system” and attempt to upload malicious content without triggering the review to happen. It’s hard to tell what you can do to not trigger it.

Alright, thank you Afloofdev.

What concerns me the most right now is a change to description (a forgotten secondary warning).

It wouldn't involve new images nor links, and I'd still like to know if the game ends up at the end of the list to get reviewed.

I understand if you prefer not answering this question, should I then contact support or just give up on it for now..?

Admin (5 edits)

I wouldn’t worry about regular changes to the page causing you to enter re-indexing state. If you, for example, start adding viagra links to the page or go from free to paid then it’s more likely you’ll be subject to re-review.

Regarding the “line” for indexing review, it’s not based on “first come first serve,” but rather page activity. So we recommend that you operate your page as normal, and it will enable us to get it processed sooner, if any processing is necessary.

It is not our goal to cause pages to go into review, but a necessary part of the process to ensure the security of the platform. This is part of the reason why it’s hard to list the specific circumstances, as there are many heuristics involved.

Hope that helps

Yes that helped a lot, thank you!!

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Moderator (1 edit)

Perhaps because no-one knows what to tell you, or the people who do are busy. So is support staff sometimes. Please wait.

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