Official statement
For partially accessible content behind a login, use flexible sampling structured data markup. You can specify through CSS selectors which parts are restricted and dynamically serve a slightly different version to Googlebot. Google will index with this markup and users will see limited access. Check the documentation on paid and subscription content.
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TL;DR
Use flexible sampling to mark paid or restricted content with structured data. Google can index a different version tailored for Googlebot. Ensure that restricted parts are properly tagged to optimize indexing.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Le flexible sampling affecte-t-il mon SEO?
Oui, il permet de manier l'indexation des contenus restreints de manière contrôlée.
Google peut-il pénaliser l'utilisation incorrecte du flexible sampling ?
Possible. Une mauvaise configuration peut affecter votre visibilité, sans pénalité formelle.
Quels outils utiliser pour vérifier mon balisage ?
La Google Search Console est un excellent point de départ pour tester votre configuration.
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