Official statement
Geotargeting (through ccTLD or Search Console settings) slightly alters rankings when Google detects that a user is searching for something local, but it has no impact on global searches.
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TL;DR
Geotargeting influences rankings in local searches but does not affect global queries. Use ccTLD and Search Console to enhance your local visibility.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Comment le géotargeting affecte-t-il le SEO local ?
Il améliore la visibilité de votre site pour les recherches localisées en alignant mieux le contenu avec les besoins locaux.
Le géotargeting impacte-t-il les recherches globales ?
Non, il influence uniquement le référencement dans un contexte local, sans effet sur les résultats mondiaux.
Comment configurer le géotargeting efficacement ?
Utilisez les ccTLD et les paramètres de la Search Console pour cibler votre région de manière appropriée.
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