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Google uses an annotation called 'centerpiece' to identify and label the central part of the page that the user is actually reading or interacting with, also known as the main content or primary content.
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💬 EN 📅 17/06/2021 ✂ 13 statements
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TL;DR

Google identifies the main content through the 'centerpiece' annotation. This means that truly relevant content will be valued more highly. For effective SEO, consider structuring your pages around this 'centerpiece'.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Comment optimiser le 'centerpiece' pour le SEO ?
Mettez en avant le contenu pertinent et engageant, bien structuré avec des titres clairs.
Qu'est-ce qu'un contenu 'centerpiece' ?
C'est la partie centrale de la page, la plus lue ou utilisée par l'utilisateur, que Google identifie comme centrale.
Pourquoi le 'centerpiece' est-il important ?
Il influe sur la façon dont Google perçoit et classe votre page.
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