Official statement
Spammy or low-quality links pointing to a site are automatically ignored by Google. The disavow tool still exists in Search Console, but in the vast majority of cases, it is not necessary to use it as Google automatically filters these links.
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TL;DR
Google automatically ignores low-quality backlinks. Using the disavow tool is generally unnecessary. Focus your efforts elsewhere.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Google désavouera-t-il automatiquement tous les mauvais backlinks ?
Google prétend que la plupart des mauvais backlinks sont ignorés, mais le désaveu automatique n'est pas garanti à 100%.
Qu'arrive-t-il si plusieurs mauvais backlinks pointent vers mon site ?
Google essaye de les ignorer, mais continuez à surveiller les performances de votre site pour détecter tout impact négatif.
Devrais-je garder un œil sur mes backlinks malgré tout ?
Oui, restez vigilant. La surveillance proactive peut prévenir des problèmes inattendus.
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