Official statement
For empty internal search result pages, Google's preference is to recognize them, ideally through a noindex tag. Sending users to empty pages via Google would be a poor user experience.
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- □ Is it true that having more pages leads to better indexing?
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TL;DR
Google recommends noindexing empty internal search pages. This practice prevents users from landing on contentless pages, enhancing their experience. For SEO professionals, it serves as a reminder to monitor these pages closely.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Qu'est-ce qui peut causer une page de recherche interne vide ?
Des requêtes utilisateur trop spécifiques ou un système de recherche interne mal configuré peuvent mener à des résultats vides.
La balise noindex affecte-t-elle le crawl budget ?
Oui, elle peut optimiser le crawl budget en évitant l'indexation inutile de pages de faible valeur.
Dois-je noindexer toutes les pages sans résultats ?
Pas nécessairement. Évaluez la pertinence pour l'utilisateur avant de prendre une décision.
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