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It is advisable to concentrate a site on fewer pages rather than having many individual pages. This avoids the need to gather signals for each page and allows for a stronger focus on the site's power. This consolidation may take several months to stabilize (3-6 months).
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TL;DR

Google recommends consolidating your content into fewer pages. This makes it easier to focus signals and can enhance the site's strength. Wait 3 to 6 months to stabilize the effects.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Combien de temps faut-il pour voir les effets de la consolidation ?
Il faut généralement entre 3 et 6 mois pour que les effets se stabilisent.
Quels types de sites bénéficieront le plus de cette stratégie ?
Les blogs et sites d'information avec beaucoup de contenus redondants ou similaires en tireront profit.
Quel impact sur le référencement des sites e-commerce ?
Une approche prudente est nécessaire car supprimer des pages critiques de produits peut affecter le trafic.
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