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With core updates, it’s not about fixing something to revert to a previous state. When you enhance a site's relevance, Google sees a better site, not just the same site fixed. It’s not a recovery but an acknowledgment of an improved site.
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💬 EN 📅 08/10/2021 ✂ 16 statements
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✂ Other statements from this video 15 ▾
  1. □ Why is Google's process for removing noindex pages taking so long?
  2. □ Should you really worry about the number of indexed pages for SEO?
  3. □ Why are redirects to parent pages considered soft 404s?
  4. □ Is a sitemap really enough to boost your crawling efforts?
  5. □ What Could Happen If You Move Your URLs Between Sitemap Files?
  6. □ How do Google's core updates influence your site's overall relevance?
  7. □ Are gradual improvements truly visible between Google’s core updates?
  8. □ Is Using the Right Anchor Text Really the Key to Avoiding Over-Optimization?
  9. □ Should you really use nofollow links in guest posts?
  10. □ Is it true that Google alters your SEO titles just to frustrate you?
  11. □ Should you worry about price impacting your SEO strategy?
  12. □ Do sitemaps really influence your SEO ranking?
  13. □ How can you effectively optimize multi-regional content with canonical URLs?
  14. □ Is it true that there's no sandbox effect when migrating a site?
  15. □ Do cached pages really influence your SEO?
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TL;DR

Google updates aren't about reverting to an earlier state. When a site enhances its relevance, Google recognizes an improved site rather than just a corrected one. The key: focus on optimizing for relevance, not reverting back to the past.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Est-ce qu'un site peut retourner à son état précédent après une mise à jour ?
Non, les mises à jour visent à valoriser l'amélioration continue plutôt qu'un retour en arrière.
Quels aspects du site devrais-je améliorer en priorité ?
Priorisez le contenu de qualité et sa pertinence pour fournir une réelle valeur à vos utilisateurs.
Les mises à jour core de Google sont-elles fréquentes ?
Oui, Google effectue régulièrement des mises à jour pour améliorer sa qualité de recherche.
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