Official statement
Google generally does not concern itself with invalid HTML because the majority of the web does not have valid HTML. Exceptions arise in cases where broken HTML prevents Google from recognizing mobile-friendliness, titles or headings, or when the page fails to load properly in the browser.
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TL;DR
Google ignores invalid HTML if the page operates correctly. Be cautious about mobile-friendliness and headings if the HTML is broken. Ensure the page displays correctly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Google pénalise-t-il le HTML invalide ?
Non, tant que la page fonctionne correctement et que le contenu est analysable.
Quels éléments sont à vérifier malgré un HTML invalide ?
Vérifiez la compatibilité mobile et l'affichage des titres.
Comment savoir si mon site est mobile-friendly ?
Utilisez Google Search Console et des outils de test mobile-friendly pour obtenir des rapports détaillés.
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