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It is advisable to refrain from establishing a server-side rendering infrastructure solely for Google. If you consider SSR, do it in a way that also benefits users, particularly in improving speed. Do not create two separate systems just for search engines.
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💬 EN 📅 18/12/2021 ✂ 27 statements
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Official statement from (4 years ago)
TL;DR

Google advises against implementing a server-side rendering infrastructure solely for its engine. The SSR approach should primarily enhance the user experience, especially regarding speed. Avoid creating two separate systems.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Le SSR est-il indispensable pour tous les sites ?
Non, l'importance du SSR dépend de la complexité du site et de la façon dont il est utilisé.
D'autres moteurs de recherche bénéficient-ils aussi du SSR ?
Oui, mais l'impact principal est souvent observé sur Google en raison de son algorithme de priorité d'UX.
Dois-je investir dans une agence pour ces optimisations ?
Si la mise en œuvre semble complexe, envisager l'aide d'une agence spécialisée peut être judicieux.
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