Google Suspends Viagogo From Paid-For Global Search Results

Google has suspended the secondary ticketing company Viagogo from its paid-for search results, globally and with immediate effect, a potentially huge blow to the website’s ability to do business, according to The Guardian.

Google said it had found Viagogo in breach of its advertising policy and would begin removing its ads on Thursday.

The Swiss-based website’s listings have previously appeared at the very top of the page when consumers search for tickets, even for gigs by artists who have condemned the website, such as Ed Sheeran. Campaigners say this has led to buyers assuming the site is authorised by their favourite acts to sell tickets.

Viagogo has come under fire for practices such as “profiteering” from concerts, selling tickets where buyers might be denied entry and more.