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When a query is expanded with synonyms, the original search terms hold the most weight during ranking. Automatically added synonyms have a lower weight because they are not exactly what the user searched for.
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💬 EN 📅 17/06/2021 ✂ 13 statements
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TL;DR

When a query includes synonyms, the original terms dominate the ranking. Synonyms carry less weight. This means your original keywords remain crucial.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Les synonymes peuvent-ils remplacer les mots-clés principaux ?
Non, les synonymes ne doivent pas remplacer vos mots-clés principaux car ils ont un poids moindre dans le classement.
Quels outils utiliser pour identifier les bons mots-clés ?
Des outils comme Google Keyword Planner ou SEMrush peuvent aider à identifier les mots-clés performants.
La stratégie doit-elle évoluer si l'algorithme change ?
Oui, suivez l'évolution de l'algorithme et ajustez votre stratégie pour rester pertinent.
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