Official statement
Manipulating the browser's back button to prevent the user from returning to Google is a terrible practice. The WebSpam team can take action against sites that do this, as it is considered a sneaky redirect.
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⚠ A more recent statement exists on this topic
Should you hide an HTML link to optimize the anchor text that Google considers?
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TL;DR
Manipulating the back button frustrates users and violates Google's guidelines. It could lead to penalties from the WebSpam team. Avoid these practices to maintain a strong SEO strategy.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Qu'est-ce qu'une redirection sournoise selon Google ?
C'est une manœuvre qui empêche ou rend difficile le retour à la page de résultats initiale de Google pour l'utilisateur.
Comment détecter un détournement du bouton Retour ?
Utilisez vos journaux serveurs et des outils d'analyse SEO pour identifier des comportements anormaux sur le site.
Quels sont les risques de ces pratiques ?
Outre une mauvaise expérience utilisateur, les sites risquent des sanctions manuelles de la part de Google.
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