change log

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+title: Google Features removed
+release: 2024-03-04
+---
+
+Built in helpers for Google Analytics and Custom Search have been removed from the CB templates. 
+These features were not commonly used and required updates to stay current with Google's changes.
+Rather than support these specific Google products, we will focus on simple platform-agnostic customization.
+
+To add analytics to your site (Google or any other platform!), rather than using the "_config.yml" option `google-analytics-id`, paste the snippet provided by your platform into the file "_includes/head/analytics.html".
+
+If you would like to add Google Programmable Search (i.e. Custom Search / CSE), check the guide in CB-Docs to [add an alternative search page](https://collectionbuilder.github.io/cb-docs/docs/advanced/google-search/).