# People-first content

Content made primarily for people and not to manipulate search rankings (Google).

**Source:** “People-first content means content that's created primarily for people, and not to manipulate search engine rankings.” [Creating Helpful, Reliable, People-First Content (Google Search Central)](https://developers.google.com/search/docs/fundamentals/creating-helpful-content)

See also: [Search engine-first content](/reference/glossary/search-engine-first-content).

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Published 2026-10-29. Web page: https://www.mackenziebowes.com/reference/glossary/people-first-content