Official statement
Google no longer recommends using separate URLs for mobile and desktop. It dissuades migrating to such a configuration now that responsive design and Mobile-First Indexing are standard.
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TL;DR
Google advises against separate mobile/desktop URLs as responsive design has become the norm with Mobile-First Indexing. Focus on a single architecture to better align your site with Google's current expectations.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Que faire si mon site a actuellement des URLs distinctes ?
Commencez une migration progressive vers une structure responsive unifiée pour éviter les pénalités et rester en ligne avec les standards de Google.
Le Mobile-First Indexing affecte-t-il le classement de mon site web ?
Oui, le Mobile-First Indexing impacte la manière dont Google indexe et classe votre site, en donnant la priorité à la version mobile.
Pourquoi le responsive design est-il recommandé ?
Il simplifie la gestion de l'architecture de votre site et améliore l'expérience utilisateur sur tous les appareils, répondant ainsi aux attentes de Google.
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