Official statement
Adding anchor links at the top of the page to navigate downwards does not have a negative impact from an SEO perspective. It makes content more accessible to users, which is a positive thing.
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Why Has Visible Anchor Text Become Essential for Your SEO?
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TL;DR
Internal anchor links have no negative impact on SEO. They improve content accessibility for users, which is generally beneficial. Use them freely to enhance navigation.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Les liens d'ancrage affectent-ils le SEO ?
Non, ils n'ont pas d'impact négatif direct sur le SEO, mais améliorent l'expérience utilisateur.
Les liens d'ancrage peuvent-ils influencer la structure du site ?
Oui, ils peuvent faciliter la navigation sur des pages longues, mais ne doivent pas remplacer une bonne structure de lien interne.
Est-il possible d'abuser des liens d'ancrage ?
Oui, une surutilisation peut nuire à l'expérience utilisateur si elle rend la page confuse.
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