What does Google say about SEO? /

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Google never publicly comments on whether a specific site violates quality guidelines. To report spam, use the spam report form instead of asking questions in forums.
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TL;DR

Google does not publicly disclose whether a site violates its guidelines. Use the spam report form to report any issues. This keeps SEOs vigilant and self-reliant.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Google annoncera-t-il si mon site est penalise ?
Non, Google ne commente pas publiquement les penalites.
Comment signaler un site de spam ?
Utilisez le formulaire de signalement de spam de Google.
Quels outils utiliser pour verifier la conformité ?
Les outils comme la Search Console et divers outils d'audit SEO sont indispensables.
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