Pagination

15-30 minIntermediate

Handle paginated category and search pages properly to ensure all products are discoverable while avoiding duplicate content.

Prerequisites

  • Access to Magento admin
  • Theme customization access if needed
Beginner

Canonical Tags

Ensure self-referencing canonicals on paginated pages.

1

Verify Canonical Configuration

1

Go to Stores > Configuration > Catalog > Catalog > Search Engine Optimization

2

Ensure 'Use Canonical Link Meta Tag For Categories' is 'Yes'

3

Each paginated page should have a self-referencing canonical (e.g., page 2 canonicalizes to page 2)

Verification Checklist

Pro Tips

  • Consider 'View All' option for small categories (under 100 products)
  • Keep important products in first 2-3 pages by sorting by popularity
  • Monitor crawl stats in Search Console to ensure all pages are crawled