Official statement
Affiliate links are acceptable and can be used to monetize a website. Google has no objection to their use as long as they are properly disclosed.
Other statements from this video 7 ▾
- □ Why is unique content essential for affiliate sites?
- □ Should you really disclose all affiliate links for SEO benefits?
- □ Should you really use rel='nofollow' for your affiliate links?
- □ Should you really be hiding your affiliate links for SEO?
- □ Why is it crucial to declare affiliate links correctly for SEO?
- □ Should you add nofollow attributes to affiliate links in JavaScript?
- □ How can you enhance your affiliate product reviews using structured data?
Official statement from
(5 years ago)
⚠ A more recent statement exists on this topic
Should You Cloak Your Affiliate Links to Improve Your SEO?
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TL;DR
Google permits affiliate links on websites, provided they are properly disclosed. This allows for monetizing a site without facing SEO penalties. For SEO professionals, ensure these links are clearly indicated to avoid potential issues.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Peut-on utiliser des liens d'affiliation sans risque pour le SEO ?
Oui, si correctement déclarés avec les balises appropriées comme ‘nofollow’. Une transparence totale est cruciale.
Google pénalise-t-il les sites qui ne déclarent pas leurs liens d'affiliation ?
Oui, en partie. Un manque de déclaration peut entraîner une dévaluation du site dans le ranking.
Quel est l'impact réel des liens d'affiliation sur le classement Google ?
Bien gérés, ils n'ont pas d'impact négatif direct. Le problème survient si la transparence n'est pas respectée.
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