How to Fix Alternate Page with Proper Canonical?

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This video will show you how to Fix Alternate Page with Proper Canonical Tag, and we also have a supporting article going through the fix on the blog: https://seotesting.com/google-search-console/alternate-page-with-proper-canonical-tag/ ✅ 14-day free trial: https://seotesting.com ⌛️ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:09 What is Alternate Page with Proper Canonical Tag 00:44 Do you need to fix it? 01:16 How to fix Alternate Page with Proper Canonical 📌 Summary Google Search Console's "Alternate Page with Proper Canonical" status indicates a page has been correctly canonicalized but may not appear in search results. This video explores the meaning of this status and provides solutions for those wanting their pages indexed. The video begins by explaining canonical tags, which help manage duplicate or similar content by specifying the preferred URL for indexing. When Google detects a canonical tag pointing to another page and recognizes it as the original version, it labels the current page as "Alternate Page with Proper Canonical." No action is required for pages intentionally not meant for indexing. However, if the goal is to have the page appear in search results, several fixes are suggested. These include using 301 redirects for nearly identical pages instead of canonical tags, removing incorrect canonical tags or implementing self-referencing canonicals, including the URL in the sitemap, and requesting Google to reindex the page after making changes. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding canonical tags and their impact on indexing. It provides practical steps for webmasters to address this indexing status and ensure their desired pages are considered for inclusion in Google's search results.