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The disavow file is purely technical. It simply instructs Google to disregard certain links. It is not a signal that you are a spammer. You can modify the file as many times as necessary without negative consequences.
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💬 EN 📅 19/06/2021 ✂ 20 statements
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TL;DR

The disavow file is strictly technical. Used to ignore certain links, it is not related to a penalty or spam signal. Adjust it without fear but always with discernment.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Le fichier disavow est-il nécessaire pour tous les sites ?
Non, il est surtout utile pour des cas spécifiques de backlinks nuisibles.
Peut-on annuler un disavow antérieur ?
Oui, en supprimant les liens du fichier et en le re-soumettant.
A quelle fréquence devrait-on réviser le fichier ?
Il est prudent de réviser lorsque vous suspectez des backlinks négatifs, mais pas systématiquement.
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