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