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Spam links displayed in Search Console, particularly in Japanese, Chinese, or Arabic, can be ignored if they were not placed intentionally. Google automatically ignores these types of links that have been around for years.
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💬 EN 📅 04/06/2021 ✂ 18 statements
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  11. Why isn't A/B testing considered cloaking by Google?
  12. Is it true that Google doesn’t differentiate between WordPress pages and posts in SEO?
  13. Does URL length really have any impact on SEO ranking?
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  17. Is it true that AMP is no longer needed for the Top Stories carousel?
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TL;DR

Google would automatically ignore spam links in foreign languages. This means you don't have to worry about them as long as they weren't placed intentionally.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Un lien spam étranger peut-il pénaliser mon site ?
Non, ces liens sont souvent sans impact si vous ne les avez pas organisés vous-même.
Comment Google identifie-t-il un lien spam ?
Google utilise ses algorithmes pour repérer des modèles et schémas de lien douteux hors des normes.
Devrais-je supprimer ces liens de mes rapports ?
Ce n'est pas nécessaire puisque Google les ignore. Focalisez vos efforts sur des liens de qualité.
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