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Google tries to ignore identified spam links. If the systems detect a very strong pattern of link spam on a site and cannot isolate those links, they may reduce the trust placed in the site and take a conservative approach to ranking.
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💬 EN 📅 30/10/2021 ✂ 15 statements
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TL;DR

Google aims to ignore spam links. However, if spam is too widespread, the trust for the entire site decreases. Be cautious with risky linking practices.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Google peut-il toujours détecter les mauvais liens ?
Non, Google s'améliore mais ne détecte pas encore tous les mauvais liens. Des analyses humaines peuvent être nécessaires.
Doit-on désavouer tous les mauvais liens ?
Pas nécessairement. Concentrez-vous sur les schémas significatifs et systématiques de liens spam.
Un profil de liens affecte-t-il directement le classement ?
Oui, un profil de liens sain est crucial pour maintenir ou améliorer un classement positif.
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