Official statement
Using fragments (hash bang, #!) to load different content is no longer a recommended strategy and hasn’t been for several years. This can lead to problems with discovery and canonical selection.
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Official statement from
(5 years ago)
⚠ A more recent statement exists on this topic
Does Google Really Ignore URL Fragments with # for SEO Rankings?
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TL;DR
URLs that use #! fragments are outdated and create issues with discovery and canonicalization. For optimal SEO, it's best to opt for different URL structures.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Les fragments #! posent-ils toujours problème pour le SEO ?
Oui, ils compliquent l'indexation et la reconnaissance des pages par les moteurs de recherche.
Comment identifier l'utilisation de fragments dans mes URL ?
Analysez vos URL pour détecter la présence de '#' suivi de '!', signe qu'un fragment est utilisé.
Existe-t-il des alternatives aux URL avec fragments ?
Optez pour des rendus côté serveur ou d'autres techniques de chargement de contenu dynamique sans fragments.
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