Official statement
The URL parameters tool in Search Console helps Google choose the correct canonical URL and avoid indexing parameter variations. It slows down the crawling of the affected URLs without completely blocking them, unlike robots.txt, which prevents the reading of the canonical version.
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Should you really avoid using unique canonicals on multi-page e-commerce sites?
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TL;DR
The URL parameters tool in Search Console assists Google in selecting the right canonical URL and prevents the indexing of parameter variations. It allows traffic management without a complete block, unlike robots.txt.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Comment savoir si mes URLs sont correctement paramétrées ?
Utilisez Google Search Console pour vérifier les rapports d'indexation et ajustez les paramètres d'URL en conséquence.
L'outil de paramètres d'URL peut-il remplacer robots.txt ?
Non, il le complète. L'outil gère la fréquence de crawl, alors que robots.txt bloque l'indexation totale.
Que faire si mes URL canoniques ne sont pas respectées par Google ?
Revoyez vos réglages dans Search Console et assurez-vous que vos signaux de canonisation sont bien configurés sur l'ensemble du site.
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