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Google advises on managing search visibility when taking a site offline for PHP2Shell patch

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John Mueller provided guidance on maintaining search visibility when temporarily taking a site offline to patch the PHP2Shell vulnerability.

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In response to the critical PHP2Shell exploit spreading across web servers, Google's John Mueller offered advice on how to manage Google Search during temporary downtime while sites implement patches. While many sites can patch without downtime, those choosing to go offline for safety can follow Mueller's guidance to minimize search impact during the maintenance window.

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