Official statement
Google has nothing against adult sites, and many users explicitly search for them. However, algorithms try to match results to perceived search intent. If the intent clearly does not align with adult content, these sites will be filtered to avoid a poor user experience.
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Why Are 'Help' Subdomains Replacing Homepages in Google Results?
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TL;DR
Adult sites are not an issue for Google. However, they are filtered if the search intent does not match. This means it's crucial to align the content with intent for optimal ranking.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Les sites adultes sont-ils automatiquement pénalisés par Google ?
Non, ils ne sont pas pénalisés si l'intention de recherche est alignée.
Comment savoir si mon site est adéquatement filtré ?
Évaluez l'intention de recherche liée aux mots-clés ciblés sur votre site.
Quel rôle joue l'intention de recherche dans le SEO ?
Elle est centrale dans l'alignement des résultats de recherche avec les attentes des utilisateurs.
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