Official statement
Bots and scrapers querying Google results can generate artificial impressions that are visible in Search Console. Google filters these bots at various levels, but some may slip through and distort impression metrics without impacting actual rankings.
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Why Did Your Search Console Impressions Drop Overnight?
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TL;DR
Scrapers can create artificial impressions in Search Console, although Google actively filters these bots. They can skew your impression data without changing your rankings.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Les impressions artificielles affectent-elles mes classements ?
Non, elles influencent les données d'affichage sans altérer la hiérarchie.
Puis-je détecter les scrapers via Search Console ?
Indirectement oui, si vous notez une hausse soudaine et inexplicable des impressions.
Google filtrera-t-il mieux ces bots à l'avenir ?
C'est possible, mais Google n'a pas encore fourni de détails concrets sur les améliorations.
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