Official statement
After migrating URLs, a site: search might still display old URLs even if Google has already migrated the indexing. Google aims to be helpful by showing where the content used to be located. Checking the cached version reveals if the new URL is indexed.
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Is it true that redirecting old image URLs is essential after an SEO migration?
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TL;DR
After a migration, old URLs may still appear in a site: search. Google shows these URLs to indicate where the content was located before migration. The cache helps determine if the new URL is indexed.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Comment Google montre-t-il les anciennes URLs après une migration ?
Google affiche les anciennes URLs en les désignant comme le point d'origine précédent du contenu migré.
L'affichage des anciennes URLs impacte-t-il le SEO ?
Pas directement, mais assurez-vous que vos redirections fonctionnent correctement pour éviter tout impact négatif.
Combien de temps cela prend-il pour que les nouvelles URLs soient complètement indexées ?
Cela peut varier. Assurez-vous que vos sitemaps et redirections sont à jour pour accélérer le processus.
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