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After massively de-indexing low-quality pages to improve the overall quality of a site, it takes approximately 6 months or more for Google to recalculate the site's quality. This timeframe is necessary to reindex the entire site and rebuild quality signals.
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TL;DR

After de-indexing low-quality pages, it takes about 6 months for Google to reevaluate the overall quality of the site. During this time, Google reindexes and rebuilds quality signals.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Peut-on accélérer le processus de réévaluation de Google ?
Optimiser le crawl et améliorer l'expérience utilisateur peuvent aider, mais le temps de 6 mois reste une évaluation conservatrice.
Quelles pages devraient être désindexées ?
Les pages de faible valeur, contenu dupliqué ou celles qui nuisent à la perception globale du site doivent être ciblées.
Quels sont les signaux de qualité essentiels que Google réévalue ?
Contenu, pertinence, engagement utilisateur et vitesse du site font partie des signaux réévalués.
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