Official statement
Instead of linking every page to all other pages on a site, it's better to create a clear hierarchical structure with categories and subcategories. This helps Google better understand the organization of content and the relative importance of pages.
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TL;DR
Google recommends a hierarchical structure with categories and subcategories. This makes it easier to understand the organization of content and the importance of pages. Goodbye to complete interlinking.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Que signifie une structure hiérarchique ?
C'est une organisation en catégories et sous-catégories facilitant la navigation et l'indexation.
Le maillage interne est-il toujours important ?
Oui, mais il doit être stratégique et non surchargé.
Cela impacte-t-il le crawl budget ?
Une bonne hiérarchie optimise le crawl budget, rendant l'indexation plus efficace.
Comment savoir si ma structure est efficace ?
Utilisez des outils SEO pour analyser la profondeur de clics et l'accessibilité des pages clés.
Maillage complet ou hiérarchique, quelle différence ?
Un maillage complet lie toutes les pages entre elles, créant parfois du chaos ; l'hiérarchie impose un ordre pour clarifier le contenu.
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