What are the “10 blue links?”
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Correct answer: Standard organic search results, not including Google Ads or local packs.
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The "10 blue links" refer to the traditional organic search results that appear on a Google Search Engine Results Page (SERP). These are the standard, non-paid listings that Google's algorithm determines are most relevant to a user's query, typically appearing as blue hyperlinks. They specifically exclude paid advertisements (Google Ads), local business listings (local packs), featured snippets, "People also ask" sections, and other rich results. The block of Google Ads is incorrect because those are paid advertisements. Results including news articles or questions related to your query are examples of rich results or specific SERP features, not the core "10 blue links" themselves.
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