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When multiple pages are incorrectly treated as duplicates, it's important to check how Googlebot actually sees these pages using the URL Inspection Tool in Search Console. The generated view shows whether the content appears different for Googlebot, not just for humans.
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⏱ 33:22 💬 EN 📅 08/02/2024 ✂ 12 statements
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TL;DR

Google recommends using the URL Inspection Tool to verify how Googlebot visualizes duplicate pages. This allows you to see if the content is interpreted differently by the bot compared to users.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

L'outil d'inspection d'URL est-il fiable pour tous les types de sites ?
Il est globalement fiable mais peut avoir des limitations avec des sites complexes en JavaScript.
Peut-on totalement se fier aux résultats affichés ?
Pas toujours. Vérifiez régulièrement et complétez avec d'autres analyses pour une précision accrue.
Quelle est la fréquence de mise à jour des rendus par Googlebot ?
Google ne fournit pas de fréquence exacte ; assumez qu'il varie selon l'activité du site.
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