What does Google say about SEO? /

Official statement

Search engines do not want to provide poor results to users. Google aims to place the best results at the top. If an SEO helps a site climb the rankings, it ideally means the site has become better.
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TL;DR

Google seeks to rank the best results for users. Good SEO improves a site, not just its ranking. The algorithm values perceived quality.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Comment Google détermine-t-il ce qui est meilleur?
Google analyse la pertinence du contenu par rapport aux intentions de recherche et sa qualité globale.
Un site bien classé est-il toujours meilleur?
Non, il peut être bien optimisé sans offrir un contenu de meilleure qualité.
Les backlinks sont-ils encore importants?
Oui, mais ils doivent être pertinents et naturels pour éviter d'être perçus comme de la manipulation.
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