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When a technical issue occurs on a hosting platform (Wix, Shopify, etc.), Google views it as a problem with the site itself, not with the platform. Technical problems are generally resolved quickly once fixed.
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TL;DR

For Google, a technical issue on a hosting platform is treated as an inherent problem with the site itself. This means that websites need to monitor their performance, even if the issue appears to stem from the platform.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Que faire si un bug persiste sur ma plateforme d'hébergement ?
Contactez immédiatement le support de la plateforme et utilisez un monitoring externe pour surveiller les impacts.
Google peut-il différencier les problèmes de site des problèmes de plateforme ?
Google traite souvent les deux de manière équivalente, ce qui peut affecter votre SEO.
Les plateformes d'hébergement garantissent-elles toujours la performance ?
Non, des bugs peuvent survenir. Il est crucial de rester vigilant et réactif aux anomalies.
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