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PWAs that are solely based on JavaScript create additional technical challenges for SEO, particularly regarding rendering and indexing. This can involve significantly more work compared to a traditional HTML site.
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TL;DR

JavaScript-based PWAs complicate SEO, especially in terms of rendering and indexing. They require more effort than a standard HTML site.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Qu'est-ce qui rend les PWA différentes pour le SEO ?
Les PWA utilisent principalement JavaScript, complexifiant le processus de rendu et d'indexation pour Google.
Quel est l'impact principal sur l'indexation ?
Le rendu JavaScript additionnel entraîne des retards possibles dans l'indexation des contenus.
Le contenu d'une PWA est-il toujours invisible pour Google ?
Non, mais il nécessite plus d'efforts techniques et un rendu côté serveur pour être visible.
Est-ce que toutes les PWA ont des problèmes SEO ?
Non, seulement celles qui dépendent trop de JavaScript sans optimisation adéquate.
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