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Google resists the introduction of new meta tags. When an internal team proposes a new tag, there is a strict verification process to prioritize existing tags instead. For example, to control translations, it is preferable to use the robots meta tag with a new directive rather than creating a new tag.
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💬 EN 📅 11/11/2021 ✂ 14 statements
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TL;DR

Google enforces strict verification before any new meta tag is added. It is advisable to use existing tags with appropriate directives. This aims to simplify SEO and prevent an overflow of unnecessary tags.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Comment Google décide-t-il d'une nouvelle balise meta?
Google passe par un processus de vérification stricte. Si une balise existante et une nouvelle directive suffisent, pas de nouvelle balise.
Devrais-je anticiper des modifications majeures de mes meta?
Non, concentrez-vous sur l'optimisation et l'utilisation proactive de ce qui est déjà disponible.
Est-ce que cela impacte les développements futurs?
Oui, l'approche simplifiée pourrait influencer les futurs développements en limitant la prolifération de nouvelles balises spécifiques.
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