Official statement
<p>For a site merger with a transition period, it is recommended to use canonical tags pointing to the main site. This indicates to Google that the content is equivalent with preference for the main version. Migration to the preferred version will start immediately in the results.</p>
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Why Is Merging Content Riskier Than a Domain Migration?
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TL;DR
Google recommends using canonical tags for site mergers. This signals equivalent content with a preference for a main version. The migration begins immediately in the results.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
La balise canonical garantit-elle le transfert immédiat de l'autorité ?
Pas automatiquement. Google peut prendre du temps pour réévaluer et réindexer le contenu.
Peut-on utiliser la balise canonical entre différents sites ?
Oui, cela aide à indiquer la version préférée, mais assurez-vous que le contenu est équivalent.
Quelles alternatives si la canonical ne fonctionne pas ?
Envisagez un redirection 301 pour une autorité plus fiable.
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