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Google generally does not send a notification when a site is affected by a spam update. Notifications for manual actions are sent only if a manual intervention is made. Most of Google's ranking systems operate automatically based on algorithms.
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⏱ 33:22 💬 EN 📅 08/02/2024 ✂ 12 statements
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TL;DR

Google does not automatically notify when a spam update occurs. Manual actions trigger notifications, but automatic systems do not. SEOs need to monitor their rankings without expecting direct signals.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Qu'est-ce qu'un spam update de Google ?
C'est un ajustement algorithmique pour cibler les contenus de faible qualité.
Pourquoi ne reçoit-on pas de notification ?
Les systèmes sont automatisés et Google ne notifie pas pour des changements algorithmiques passifs.
Comment savoir si mon site est affecté par un spam update ?
Surveillez les fluctuations de trafic et les baisses soudaines dans le classement des moteurs de recherche.
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