Official statement
The difference between noindex alone and noindex+nofollow is minimal for Google. With just noindex, Google does not index the pages and generally does not see the links. Noindex+nofollow ensures that no link signal is passed at all. For social networks blocked by noindex, it is better to use noindex+nofollow or tag links with sponsored/nofollow.
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- □ How can you swiftly remove a subdomain from Google's index?
- □ How does Google decide what type of content to display?
- □ What happens when you shift from formal to informal language in your content?
- □ Should you choose domain verification or individual properties in Search Console?
- □ Could showing less content to Google actually enhance your SEO?
- □ How does Google actually monitor cloaking?
- □ Should you really worry about bad backlinks?
- □ Could the combination of HTTP/HTTPS actually stem from Google My Business?
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TL;DR
Noindex prevents pages from being indexed, while noindex+nofollow blocks all link signals. This distinction is crucial for managing the influence of backlinks – especially from social networks.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
La balise noindex bloque-t-elle les liens ?
Non, la balise noindex n'empeche pas le passage des signaux de lien.
Quand utiliser noindex+nofollow ?
Employez-le sur des pages non essentielles ou pour controler les plateformes sociales.
Comment mesurer l'impact des balises sur le SEO ?
Utilisez des outils d'audit SEO pour verifier l'indexation et l'impact des liens.
Le noindex est-il suffisant pour les pages critiques ?
Cela depend du contexte et des strategies SEO en place.
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