Official statement
JavaScript and CSS files should not be blocked by robots.txt. Google needs them to render pages and check mobile compatibility. These files will not be indexed individually but must be accessible for crawling.
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TL;DR
Google requires access to JavaScript and CSS files for page rendering and mobile compatibility. Blocking these files hinders crawling. Make them accessible to avoid indexing issues.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Pourquoi débloquer JavaScript et CSS est-il crucial ?
Pour permettre à Google de correctement rendre et indexer la page, maximisant votre visibilité.
Google peut-il indexer des fichiers JavaScript et CSS individuellement ?
Non, ces fichiers ne sont pas indexés individuellement mais sont essentiels pour le rendu de la page.
Que faire si des fichiers sont toujours bloqués après modification ?
Revérifiez les permissions dans robots.txt et consultez la Search Console pour détecter d'éventuels problèmes.
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