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Redirects should be kept in place for at least one year after a site migration. This duration allows Google's systems to repeatedly detect and register the URL change.
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✂ Other statements from this video 5 ▾
  1. □ Why are 301 redirects essential for your site migrations?
  2. □ How does Google decide which pages to crawl first?
  3. □ Why does Google emphasize the need for multiple detections of redirects?
  4. □ Should you really update all your URL references?
  5. □ Should you really extend the duration of redirects beyond one year for SEO?
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TL;DR

301 redirects should be maintained for at least one year after a site migration. This allows Google to properly register the URL change. Prioritize redirect stability for optimal SEO results.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Les redirections 301 doivent-elles être permanentes ?
Elles ne sont pas permanentes, mais devraient être maintenues suffisamment longtemps pour garantir une bonne transition. Environ un an est conseillé.
Que se passe-t-il si je supprime une redirection trop tôt ?
Vous risquez de perdre en rang et en trafic, car les utilisateurs et les moteurs de recherche pourraient accéder à des pages inexistantes.
Dois-je maintenir les redirections pour chaque type de changement d'URL ?
Oui, chaque changement majeur ou migration nécessite une période de redirection pour assurer une bonne indexation et transmission de valeur.
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