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It is possible and even beneficial to combine no-index and canonical on the same page. This helps Google understand that the page should not be indexed while transferring certain signals (like external backlinks) to the specified canonical page.
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TL;DR
Google confirms that the combination of no-index and canonical is effective. It allows you to prevent a page from being indexed while transferring its SEO signals to another page. This is a strategy worth considering to optimize your backlinks.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Le no-index empêche-t-il complètement le crawl de la page ?
Non, le no-index interdit de l’indexation mais pas forcément du crawl.
Les liens internes sont-ils également transférés ?
Généralement, seuls les signaux externes sont pressentis, pas nécessairement les internes.
Combien de temps avant de voir les résultats des changements ?
Cela peut varier, mais comptez quelques semaines pour voir des ajustements significatifs.
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