Official statement
For a website outage lasting more than a few days, the 503 code does not safeguard your indexing. After a few days, Google views this as permanent and removes the pages from its index. For long-planned outages, it's better to create a static version of the site.
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TL;DR
Does a 503 code extend beyond a few days? Google will deindex it. For prolonged outages, consider a static version. The goal: protect your indexing.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Combien de temps le code 503 est-il toléré par Google ?
Google ne précise pas, mais quelques jours suffisent avant une désindexation.
Pourquoi une version statique est-elle recommandée ?
Elle maintient la présence en ligne et protège de la désindexation prolongée.
Comment préparer une panne planifiée ?
Planifiez à l'avance, préparez une version statique et évitez les maintenances durant les pics de trafic.
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