I'm not sure if this has previously been posted here , but I saw it for the first time today.

In google's search results, if you click the three vertical dots on the top right side of a result, a popup box appears on the side with the following information:

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example.com was first indexed by Google in August 2011

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https://example.com/

This is a search result, not an ad. Only ads are paid, and they'll always be labeled with "Sponsored" or "Ad."

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If I remember correctly this is more information than google used to show. In particular, I like seeing the "first indexed" date, since in most cases it tells you how old the site is. Of course some sites have changed drastically since they were originally launched. But I believe that most of the high quality sites haven't changed much over time, at least as regards their basic purpose and general theme.

One thing I've always wondered is whether the age of a site is a ranking factor. In my opinion an old site deserves credit for its ability to survive through all the changes that have taken place on the web, as well as google's numerous algorithmic updates. To me, this ability to survive shows the commitment of the site's owner (or owners) to create and maintain a quality resource.