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Whether you place the content at the top or bottom of a category page likely makes little difference for SEO. Content at the top can slightly aid in understanding the context and headings.
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💬 EN 📅 03/09/2021 ✂ 20 statements
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TL;DR

The placement of content on a category page does not significantly affect SEO. Positioning content at the top enhances context, but the overall impact is minimal.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Le contenu en haut de la page est-il inutile alors?
Non, il peut améliorer le contexte pour l'utilisateur, mais n'a pas d'effet direct sur le classement SEO.
Dois-je réorganiser tous mes sites en conséquence?
Pas nécessaire. Concentre-toi davantage sur la qualité et la pertinence du contenu.
La position du contenu affecte-t-elle la conversion?
Elle peut influencer la perception utilisateur, mais cela dépend surtout de la qualité du contenu proposé.
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