Google Debunks The “Index Bloat” Theory

Get the latest SEO, PPC, content marketing, and social media news delivered daily. [Read More]( [Read More]( [SEJTODAY]( Brought to you by: [Read More]( Friday, June 9, 2023 [Read the Article]( News, SEO [Google Debunks The “Index Bloat” Theory]( By Matt G. Southern Google's John Mueller debunks the "Index Bloat" theory, stating there's no limit on the number of pages indexed per site. In a recent episode of the 'Search Off The Record' podcast, Google's Search Relations team addresses questions about webpage indexing. A key point of discussion was the concept of "Index Bloat,"—a theory that has garnered attention within the SEO community. Google Search Advocate John Mueller refutes the idea of index bloat, which posits that excessive indexing of unnecessary pages can negatively impact search engine rankings. This article covers the details of the index bloat theory, Google's response, and the broader implications for SEO practices. 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