Official statement
Having a bit of content on category pages is beneficial for providing context, but these pages shouldn't be transformed into Wikipedia articles. The goal is to offer context without diluting the page's value.
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TL;DR
Google recommends having a bit of content on category pages for context, without overwhelming them. Avoid turning these pages into encyclopedias and focus on adding value.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Pourquoi Google recommande-t-il d'ajouter du contenu ?
Pour fournir un contexte pertinent et améliorer l'optimisation sans alourdir la page.
Quelle quantité de contenu est idéale ?
Google n'a pas précisé de quantité exacte. Testez et ajustez selon l'impact sur l'UX et le SEO.
Puis-je ajouter des images sur mes pages catégories ?
Oui, tant qu'elles renforcent le contexte sans distraire de l'objectif principal.
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