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Thematic analyses

All thematic analyses

8 published analyses

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What is a thematic analysis?

An analysis brings together multiple Google statements on the same topic (indexing, Core Web Vitals, backlinks, E-E-A-T…) and reviews them as a whole. Instead of reading 30 individual statements, an analysis gives you in 5 minutes the big picture, the evolution over time, and the points of consistency or contradiction.

  • Big picture: what Google has said (and changed) on a topic over 2-3 years
  • Field practice: actionable takeaways extracted from the statements
  • Timeline: chronology of Google's positions
  • Caveats: when official statements diverge from observed SEO reality

When to use it? Ideal to grasp Google's consolidated stance on a specific topic before making a strategic decision (migration, redesign, audit…).

HTTPS
What Google Says About HTTPS in 2026: Real SEO Impact
📄 35 statements 📅 2016–2026
soft 404
What Google Says About Soft 404s in 2026: Expert Analysis
📄 34 statements 📅 2020–2021
Désaveu
What Google Says About Link Disavow in 2026
📄 31 statements 📅 2016–2025
backlinks
What Google Says About Backlinks and Link Disavow
📄 38 statements 📅 2016–2025
GEO
What Google Says About GEO (Generative Engine Optimization)
📄 5 statements 📅 2025–2026
netlinking
What Google Says About Link Building and Backlinks (2016-2023)
📄 19 statements 📅 2016–2023
301
What Google Says About 301 Redirects: The Complete Guide
📄 14 statements 📅 2016–2023
404
What Google Says About 404 Errors: The Official Truth
📄 15 statements 📅 2017–2026