Visits from Google to one of my independent sites have been about the same in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Visits to another have roughly doubled from year to year. I don't use Google Search or surveillance ads but I don't have the issue that they report.
AyyEye's observation that their site is loaded with trackers and what look a lot like affiliate marketing links is one reason why Google Search might not like it any more.
AyyEye's observation that their site is loaded with trackers and what look a lot like affiliate marketing links is one reason why Google Search might not like it any more.