Official statement
While the canonical tag helps identify the correct URL, it does not guarantee the indexing of the page. Indexing depends on many other factors, including the quality of the page.
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Should You Really Choose Between Noindex and Canonical for SEO Optimization?
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TL;DR
The canonical tag does not ensure that a page will be indexed. Indexing also depends on the page's quality among other factors. For SEOs, this statement highlights the need for increased vigilance regarding overall optimization.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
La balise canonical est-elle vraiment inutile?
Non, elle reste utile pour indiquer la version préférée, mais seul elle ne suffit pas pour l'indexation.
Comment améliorer l'indexation si la balise canonical est déjà en place?
Améliorez la qualité de votre contenu, votre maillage interne, et diversifiez vos sources de backlinks.
La qualité de la page est-elle le seul critère pour indexer?
Non, d'autres critères comme la performance technique et le maillage jouent également un rôle.
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