Microsoft Bing Search announced today that it will remove the webpage snapshot or cache feature from its search results, citing similar reasons as Google. With the advancement of internet technology, websites being inaccessible has become extremely rare, rendering the cache feature less necessary. Additionally, removing cache can save server resources and optimize the overall browsing experience.
The webpage snapshot feature was once a backup access method, allowing users to view content when a website was unavailable. For SEO professionals, this feature was also used to check crawl coverage and webpage updates. To compensate, Bing Search has provided an alternative solution, with website administrators able to use the URL inspection feature to test crawling status. Google has previously collaborated with the Internet Archive to allow users to view webpage historical snapshots, but no similar plan has been announced by Bing.
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