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URL length plays a role in the canonicalization process. When Google finds multiple copies of the same page on a site, its systems tend to select the shortest and cleanest URL for indexing.
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✂ Other statements from this video 4 ▾
  1. □ Does the length of your URL really impact your SEO?
  2. □ Should you really limit your URLs to 1000 characters?
  3. □ Does canonicalization really have no effect on SEO rankings?
  4. □ Why is a consistent URL structure essential for your SEO success?
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Official statement from (4 years ago)
TL;DR

Google prefers shorter URLs for canonicalization. Length affects the choice of which URL to index. For SEOs, optimizing URL structure is crucial.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Une URL plus longue est-elle toujours mauvaise ?
Non, une URL plus longue peut être acceptable si elle reste descriptive et pertinente.
Comment Google détermine-t-il la version courte d'une URL ?
Google évalue l'ensemble des versions d'URL disponibles pour déterminer celle qui semble la plus courte et propre.
Puis-je ignorer la longueur si mon contenu est de qualité ?
Bien que le contenu soit roi, la structure de l'URL contribue aussi à une stratégie SEO efficace.
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