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On a category page listing multiple products, you shouldn't mark each product individually with the Product structured data. Google prefers that the markup corresponds to the main element of the page, or to use a carousel format if available.
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💬 EN 📅 09/07/2021 ✂ 19 statements
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TL;DR

Google advises against marking each product individually on category pages. Instead, prioritize marking the main item or using a carousel format for optimal SEO processing of the page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Quel est le problème avec le marquage multiple ?
Il complique l'analyse des pages par Google et peut réduire l'efficacité SEO.
Le format carrousel est-il toujours avantageux ?
Pas toujours, mais il aide à maintenir la visibilité sans complexifier le marquage.
Peut-on marquer plusieurs produits s'ils sont tous importants ?
Idéalement non, mais cela dépend de la configuration et du contexte de la page.
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