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Google does not use the text/code ratio as a ranking factor. Only page loading speed and Core Web Vitals should be monitored.
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💬 EN 📅 19/07/2021 ✂ 20 statements
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TL;DR

Google claims not to use the text/code ratio as a ranking factor. Only page loading speed and Core Web Vitals matter.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Le ratio texte/code a-t-il un autre impact indirect ?
Bien que non utilisé pour le classement, un code clair et ordonné peut améliorer la maintenance et la performance globale.
Que sont les Core Web Vitals ?
Ce sont des métriques essentielles qui évaluent l'expérience utilisateur sur la page, incluant le LCP, FID et CLS.
Comment mesurer la vitesse de chargement ?
Utilisez des outils comme Google PageSpeed Insights pour obtenir un rapport détaillé des performances.
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