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Core updates primarily concern the relevance and overall quality of a site, not technical issues or spam. Spammy links generally do not affect performance during a core update. Significant changes often require waiting for the next core update.
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💬 EN 📅 07/11/2021 ✂ 15 statements
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TL;DR

Google's core updates focus on the relevance and quality of your site, sidelining technical issues. Spammy links aren't a major factor here. Get your strategies ready for the next update.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Les liens spammés peuvent-ils vraiment être ignorés ?
Dans le cadre des core updates, les liens spammés ne sont pas un facteur déterminant, mais il est toujours préférable de s'en débarrasser.
Les aspects techniques sont-ils vraiment secondaires ?
Pour les core updates, oui, mais ils restent essentiels pour l'ensemble de votre stratégie SEO.
Comment améliorer la qualité globale de mon site ?
Focalisez vos efforts sur l'amélioration et la pertinence du contenu et assurez-vous qu'il répond aux attentes des utilisateurs.
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