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For factual content that is widely available (addresses, phone numbers), it's necessary to provide significantly more value than the simple facts that everyone knows. Otherwise, Google can point to any site that has the same information.
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💬 EN 📅 14/05/2021 ✂ 14 statements
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TL;DR

Basic factual content lacks added value according to Google. To stand out, it's essential to enrich this content. The goal is to avoid being overshadowed by identical information on other sites.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Comment savoir si mon contenu est considéré comme commodity?
Vérifiez si vos informations sont facilement trouvables sur de nombreux autres sites.
La valeur ajoutée affecte-t-elle le classement direct?
Oui, le manque de valeur ajoutée peut nuire au positionnement dans les résultats de recherche.
Est-ce pertinent pour tous les types de contenus?
Particulièrement pour ceux basés sur des faits simples et accessibles.
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